New Market, Census-designated place in Madison County, Alabama
New Market is a settlement in northeastern Madison County, Alabama. The area features residential neighborhoods scattered throughout a landscape of open fields and wooded terrain.
The first settlement began in 1814 when George Smith built a log house and started a trading business. This made it the earliest community established in Madison County.
The New Market Historic District contains preserved structures, including the Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church, and Whitman-Cobb House, recognized in the National Register.
The area is served by several local schools including New Market School and Walnut Grove Elementary, along with middle and high schools in nearby communities. Visitors will find a typical rural residential setting with services for residents.
In January 1966, the location recorded Alabama's coldest temperature ever measured at minus 27 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme weather event remains a notable part of the region's climate history.
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