Madison County

Madison County is a county in northern Florida spanning roughly 716 square miles (1,855 square kilometers) of rural land, forests, and small towns. The landscape is shaped by natural waterways, including the Suwannee River, which flows through the region and influences its character.

The county was established in December 1827 and named in honor of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. This naming followed the common practice of honoring national leaders when organizing new administrative divisions in the expanding South.

The Suwannee River Regional Library System maintains branches throughout Madison County, providing educational resources and literary programs for residents.

The main road connections are Interstate 10 and U.S. Routes 19, 27, 90, and 221, which link the area to surrounding regions. A car is essential for getting around this rural territory with its scattered settlements.

In August 2012, residents voted by referendum to change the county to a wet county, making the legal sale of alcoholic beverages possible in the area. This decision represented a shift in local policies that had previously restricted alcohol sales more strictly.

Location: Florida

Inception: December 26, 1827

Capital city: Madison

Reference: 12-079

Shares border with: Brooks County, Lowndes County, Hamilton County, Suwannee County, Lafayette County, Taylor County, Jefferson County

Website: http://madisoncountyfl.com

GPS coordinates: 30.45000,-83.47000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:57