Madison County, Administrative county in northern Alabama, US
Description
Madison County is an administrative area in northern Alabama with both urban and rural sections. It spreads across large areas of land and includes Huntsville, the main city in the region.
History
The area came into being in 1808 and took its name from President James Madison. Over the following years, it shifted from farming to become a hub for aerospace technology.
Culture
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville shows how space exploration and science shape daily life in the area. You notice this focus on technology and research reflected throughout the city.
Practical
The region is easy to reach by road and has good connections between cities and smaller towns. You will find lodging and dining options readily available in Huntsville and other main areas.
Did you know?
The area was once a cotton farming center before transforming completely into a space technology hub. This shift made it one of the nation's key locations for aerospace work and innovation.
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center
10.7 km
United States Space Camp
10.5 km
Von Braun Center
5.3 km
Maple Hill Cemetery
3.9 kmMonte Sano Mountain
4.8 km
Big Spring Park
4.8 km
Monte Sano State Park
5.2 km
Neutral Buoyancy Simulator
16.7 km
Burritt on the Mountain
5.8 km
Louis Crews Stadium
2.7 kmSpace City USA
18.8 km
Milton Frank Stadium
7.8 km
Lowe Mill
6.8 kmFern Cave National Wildlife Refuge
27.1 km
Madison County Nature Trail
19.1 km
North Alabama Railroad Museum
2.2 km
Kildare-McCormick House
3.1 km
Dallas Mill
2.9 km
Huntsville Museum of Art
5.1 kmTwickenham Historic District
4.4 km
First National Bank
4.8 km
ARMOR Doppler Weather Radar
23.7 km
Shelta Cave
5 km
Huntsville-Madison County Public Library
5.6 km
Lincoln Mill and Mill Village Historic District
3.1 km
Temple B'nai Sholom
4.3 km
Schiffman Building
4.6 km
Old Town Historic District
4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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