Madison County, Arkansas

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Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,717 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,644 inhabitants. Its county seat is Huntsville. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.

Madison County is located in the central part of Arkansas. The county seat is Huntsville, and it was established on September 30, 1836.

The county is named after Madison County, Alabama, where many early settlers came from. The county covers 2,168 km² and has a population of 16,393 (estimated 2020).

Madison County is located in northeastern Arkansas between Memphis and Little Rock. It includes part of the Buffalo River area, which was made famous by William Faulkner's novel "The Reivers," and is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. There are several lakes in Madison County including Lake Catherine State Park on Lake Catherine at an elevation of 1,719 feet above sea level, which has facilities for camping, fishing and picnicking along with hiking trails through wooded areas to picnic areas overlooking Lake Catherine itself; Lake Greeson State Park on Lake Greeson near Hector at an elevation of 1,267 feet above sea level with camping facilities for tents only; Horseshoe Lake State Park on Horseshoe Lake.

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,717. The county seat is Huntsville. The county was formed on September 30, 1836, and named for Madison County, Alabama, the home of some early settlers. 

Madison County is a dry county; however, cities within the county may enact alcohol prohibition or prohibition-style legislation (for example Wesson prohibits alcohol sales on Sundays).

Quick Facts about Madison County

Geography

Madison County is located at 36°0'39"N 93°43'28"W (36.0109600, -93.7245600). It has 7 neighbors: Benton County, Carroll County, Crawford County, Franklin County, Johnson County, Newton County and Washington County.

The largest city of Madison County is Huntsville with a population of 2,599. Other cities include, Saint Paul population 110 and Hindsville population 68. See all Madison County cities & populated places.

Madison County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County.

City Name	Population	Title
Huntsville	2,599	City in Arkansas, USA
Georgetown	133	Town in southeastern White County, Arkansas, United States
Saint Paul	110	Human settlement in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America
Hindsville	68	Human settlement in Madison County, Arkansas, United States of America

People born in Madison County, including Olympic wrestler Robin Reed, musician Andy Starr, 36th governor of Arkansas Orval Faubus, .

List

• Eck Robertson (American old-time fiddler player) he was born in 20/11/1887
• John Selman (El Paso Texas lawman and Old West outlaw) he was born in 16/11/1839
• Nathaniel Reed (American gunman) he was born in 23/03/1862
• Tom Baird (American baseball executive) he was born in 27/01/1885
• Bud Ledbetter (American deputy marshall) he was born in 15/12/1852

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