Madison County, Administrative county in central Kentucky, US.
Madison County extends across 1,147 square kilometers of land near the geographic center of Kentucky, with Richmond serving as its capital.
The county was established in August 1785 and received its name from James Madison, who later became the fourth president of the United States.
Local festivals and regular county fairs in Richmond bring together residents to celebrate traditions through music, food, and community gatherings.
The county administration offices in Richmond handle public services, permits, and legal documentation for the population of over 82,000 residents.
Madison County contains twenty different water sources and maintains multiple nature reserves within its borders for environmental preservation.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: August 1, 1785
Capital city: Richmond
Shares border with: Clark County, Estill County, Jackson County, Rockcastle County, Garrard County, Jessamine County, Fayette County
Website: http://madisoncountyky.us
GPS coordinates: 37.72000,-84.28000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
Fort Boonesborough State Park
20.1 km
Roy Kidd Stadium
2.2 km
White Hall
14.1 km
Kentucky River Palisades
31 km
Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve
31 km
Fort Boonesborough State Park
19.8 km
Old Providence Church
24.4 km
Old Garrard County Jail
28.6 km
Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville
31.4 km
Mt. Zion Christian Church
5.7 km
Governor William Owsley House
29.2 km
Lincoln Hall, Berea College
16.5 km
Ravenna Motor Vehicle Service Building
29.1 km
Kirksville Christian Church
12.9 km
Jennings-Salter House
28.8 km
Madison County Courthouse
3.1 km
Blythewood
6.6 km
Bryantsville United Methodist Church
32.7 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
28.7 km
J.S. Bronaugh House
31.5 km
Irvine Historic Business District
27 km
Irvine Grade School
27.6 km
Denny Place
28.4 km
Bybee House
23.3 km
Downtown Richmond Historic District
3.4 km
Wherritt House
28.5 km
Billy Ball House
28.4 km
Lancaster Commercial Historic District
28.7 kmReviews
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