Madison County, Administrative county in Nebraska, United States.
Description
Madison County spans gently rolling terrain with farmland and the Elkhorn River flowing through its upper central area. The region connects to several major transportation routes, including U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Highway 275.
History
The county was established in 1867 and named after Madison, Wisconsin, from where many early settlers came. This founding connection shaped how the community developed and organized itself.
Culture
Norfolk serves as the main hub and shapes daily life across the county through its market and community events. The area maintains deep roots in farming and agriculture, which remains visible in how people work and gather together.
Practical
The area is easy to explore by car since many roads cross through it and major highways provide good access. Travel conditions are best during dry periods, as rural roads can become harder to navigate during wet seasons.
Did you know?
The county displays number 7 on Nebraska license plates, a marking from 1922 that rated its vehicle registrations at that time. This historic label is a detail visitors might spot while exploring the state.
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Norfolk
19.4 km
Cowboy Trail
17.1 km
Saint Leonard Catholic Church
16.1 km
First United Presbyterian Church
15.9 km
Neligh Mill
42.4 km
Olson Nature Preserve
43.9 km
Gilman Park Arboretum
31.9 km
Plainview Carnegie Library
50.5 km
Willow Creek Bridge
29.2 km
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
42.4 km
Clarkson Opera House
45.2 km
Norfolk Community Theatre
20 km
Neligh Mill Bridge
42.3 km
Elkhorn River Bridge
51 km
Monroe Congregational Church and New Hope Cemetery
42.4 km
Norfolk Carnegie Library
19.6 km
St. Michael's Catholic Church
34.7 km
Warrick House
16.4 km
Stubbs–Ballah House
19.7 km
Humphrey City Hall
27.2 km
Mathewson–Gerecke House
19.3 km
Maybury–McPherson House
42.1 km
Distrito electoral de Valley (condado de Madison, Nebraska)
15.6 km
New Moon Theater
42.4 km
NCRC Elkhorn River Bridge
16 km
Meridian Highway Bridge
31.7 km
Meridian Highway North Fork Bridge
30.3 km
Willow Creek Bridge
29.2 km
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