Madison, County seat in Madison County, Florida.
Description
Madison is a town in Madison County in northern Florida serving as the county's administrative center. The community sits within a landscape of pine forests and farmland, with the County Courthouse functioning as the core of local government.
History
The town was established as a county seat in the 19th century and grew as a regional center for surrounding agricultural areas. This administrative role shaped its lasting development.
Culture
Throughout the year, residents gather for celebrations featuring traditional Southern music and regional food. These occasions show how much the community values its rural roots and agricultural heritage.
Practical
The town is easily reached by car and provides straightforward access to main public buildings in the downtown area. The courthouse square and surrounding streets are comfortable to explore on foot.
Did you know?
Four Freedoms Park honors the principles of liberty articulated by Franklin D. Roosevelt through monuments celebrating freedom of speech, worship, want, and fear. The park serves as a quiet memorial encouraging visitors to reflect on these universal ideals.
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Suwannee River State Park
26 km
Madison Blue Springs State Park
16.6 km
Four Freedoms Monument
495 m
Bishop-Andrews Hotel
20.5 km
Ray Charles Childhood Home
21.3 km
Twin Rivers State Forest
23.3 km
Lyndhurst Plantation
26.4 kmTwisted Typhoon
29.4 km
First Baptist Church
228 m
Wardlaw-Smith House
365 m
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
432 m
Treasures of Madison County
383 m
Madison County Courthouse
458 m
Dial-Goza House
548 m
Dr. Chandler Holmes Smith House
514 m
Jordan-Beggs House
446 mWoodard Theater
456 mGodwin Bluff
23.5 kmWhitewater Club Lake
27.7 kmTwelvemile Pond
18.3 kmCatchawave bay
29.4 kmParadise River
29.3 kmWahee Cyclone
29.3 kmBonzai Pipelines
29.4 kmKalani Blsaters
29.4 kmIsland Falls
29.4 kmRhinoceros
29.4 kmRay Charles childhood home
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