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  Madison County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madison County is a county located in the state of Virginia.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,856, and the median income for a family was $44,857.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison_County,_Virginia   (399 words)

  
 Madison-News.com - The Madison County Eagle
Established in 1792 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, Madison County was named for prominent statesman James Madison, whose family had extensive land holdings and business interests in the area and who would later become the fourth President of the United States.
The county is run by a five-member elected board of supervisors, a professional county administrator and five elected Constitutional officers.
It is near the center of the county, near the intersections of the three major highways serving the area, U.S. 29 and Routes 230 and 231.
www.madison-news.com /extras/madisonguide/intro.htm   (948 words)

  
 Charlottesville Virginia Real Estate. Charlottesville Country Properties, Madison County, Virginia Information
Madison County was first settled in 1724 by a group of German Lutherans who founded the Hebron Lutheran Church, the oldest Lutheran Church in America.
The County was formed in 1792 and named for the family of the future president James Madison who operated a mill on the Rapidan River known as Madison Mills.
Madison County enjoys some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Piedmont with quiet rolling pasture in the eastern sections of the county to rugged mountain land, much of which is part of the Shenandoah National Park.
charlottesvillecountry.com /info_madison.html   (163 words)

  
 Madison, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madison is a town located in Madison County, Virginia.
It is the county seat of Madison County
Madison is located at 38°22'51" North, 78°15'29" West (38.380865, -78.258089)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison,_Virginia   (396 words)

  
 Madison County, Virginia (U.S.)
On a recent trip to Madison, Virginia, I found that the county had recently adopted a flag.
Beneath the courthouse, in orange, is the date "1792," which is the year that Madison County was created out of neighboring Culpeper County.
The courthouse is surrounded by fifteen orange stars, indicating that Madison was Virginia's 15th county.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/us-va-md.html   (165 words)

  
 Madison County Virginia Records
Madison County was created in 1793 from the southwestern portion of Culpeper County.
It honored James Madison, "Father of the American Constitution" and later President of the United States.
The 1,976 marriage records in this volume are transcribed and abstracted in their entirety from various county records and include the names of parents, ministers, and occasionally names of bondsmen and witnesses.
genealogyresources.org /Madison.html   (272 words)

  
 Jones & DeLoach Family History Material
She was married to John Henry YEAGER on 19 Dec 1786 in Madison County, Virginia.
YEAGER was born in 1780 in Madison County, Virginia.
Hannah YEAGER was born on 1 Dec 1770 in Madison County, Virginia.
mywebpage.netscape.com /jonesjrjohn/j_d_material/d102.html   (964 words)

  
 DEBRIS-FLOW HAZARDS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY THE JUNE 27, 1995
The Madison County area affected by the June 27, 1995 storm is within the upper drainage basin of the Rapidan River on the eastern flank of the Blue Ridge mountains.
Nelson County, like Madison County, is on the eastern flank of the Blue Ridge and the area was subjected to catastrophic debris flows with the passage of Hurricane Camille in 1969.
The identification of potential hazards from debris flows in Madison County is based on field observations of the bedrock and surficial geology, on the terrain aspects of the debris flows and by the description and data on areas prone to debris-flow events presented in the previous section.
www.wm.edu /geology/virginia/madison   (6608 words)

  
 Madison County, Kentucky Genealogical Records Information
Madison County, the sixth county in order of formation, is located in central Kentucky, where the Bluegrass meets the foothills of the Appalachians.
Madison County was created on December 15, 1785, and was named for the Virginia statesman James Madison, who became the fourth president of the United States.
The population of the county was 42,730 in 1970; 53,352 in 1980; and 57,508 in 1990.
www.mykentuckygenealogy.com /ky_county/mad.htm   (1486 words)

  
 Orange County Virginia, home to James Madison's Montpelier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Exceedingly rich in history, Orange County was created in 1734 and named in honor of William, Prince of Orange and husband of Anne, Princess Royal of England.
Orange County covered the vast unknown territory extending from its present eastern boundary to the Mississippi River on the west and to the Great Lakes on the north.
Madison became known as the "Father of the Constitution".
www.visitocva.com /history.htm   (236 words)

  
 Madison County, Mississippi Genealogical Records Information
Madison County was named for James Madison (1750-1836) of Virginia, Secretary of State in the Jefferson Administration and the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817).
Madison Parish, Louisiana, was named for him, as were the Madison counties in Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
County seats named for James Madison are the cities and towns of Madison in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconson; Madisonville in Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas; and Fort Madison in Iowa.
www.mymississippigenealogy.com /ms_county/mad.htm   (942 words)

  
 Madison County Real Estate - CentralVaProperties
Madison County Virginia is the northern most area represented by Central Va Properties.
Madison County is working toward restricting the growth that is present in many of the surrounding counties.
In an attempt to slow growth and maintain the rural charm of the county, the Madison County Board of Supervisors has increased the time period in which a tract of land can be divided.
www.centralvaproperties.com /Area/c_mad.htm   (298 words)

  
 Virginia City, Montana : Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Virginia City, the best known of these and the sole survivor, became the Capitol of the Territory.
The very much alive ghost town, Virginia City, Montana, is frozen in time.
It is a gem, held within an incredibly rich area of natural beauty, recreation and history.
www.virginiacitychamber.com   (206 words)

  
 The Madison County, Virginia Floods   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Residents of Madison County are still recovering from the "flood of the millenia" after a a freak thunderstorm parked itself over Madison County dumping close to a foot of rain during the last week of June 1995.
PATC selected Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia as the meeting place for the Conference.
It was a great opportunity to return the good will of Madison County residents for keeping these trailheads open for all to hike.
www.patc.net /history/archive/flood.html   (2039 words)

  
 Sprint Upgrades 911 System for Virginia's Madison County
County's New 911 System Can Pinpoint Wireless Calls More Precisely MADISON, Va., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison County, Va., has finished implementation of a new 911 system that will make it easier to contact emergency services personnel.
Previously, if someone in Madison County called 911 from a wireless phone, the county could only identify the caller's location within three to five miles.
After the new wireless system is in place -- it is expected to be completed by the end of 2003 -- the county can locate the caller within three meters.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-10-2003/0002014315&EDATE=   (405 words)

  
 Adopt a Pet - Madison County Humane Society - Madison County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Madison County Humane Society has a selection of mature dogs and cats.
The Madison County Humane Society suggest that all adopted animals be spayed or neutered.
The Madison County Humane Society has made every effort to provide clean shelter, good food, and health care to as many animals as possible.
www.madisonhumanesociety.net /Adopt.php   (221 words)

  
 Madison County, New York
Madison County is a gem in the heart of New York State, with a rich history and scenic...
Madison County is a single stage dispatch center, currently staffed...
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. State of New York...
www.pafund.com /Madison-County,-New-York.html   (521 words)

  
 Virginia Department of Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Directions: The Madison County Health Department is located behind the county office building.
From the North: Traveling South on US 29, take the last (second) Madison exit, 634, (the one with the traffic light).Turn right and continue until the road dead ends at Main Street (about 0.5 miles).
The driveway is on the right with a sign for the county offices.
www.vdh.state.va.us /LHD/rappidan/Madison.asp   (154 words)

  
 Madison Circuit Court
The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia.
In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
There is a circuit court in each city and county in Virginia.
www.courts.state.va.us /courts/circuit/Madison/home.html   (166 words)

  
 Madison County Public Schools - Home
Tommy Frazier, student, Madison County High School, was recognized for winning the state wrestling championship in the Heavyweight division on March 4, 2006, in Salem, Virginia.
Aaron Darnell, student, Madison County High School was also recognized by Coach Mike Sacra, for placing third in the state wrestling championship.
David W. Mickelberry, parents of several Madison County Public School students, were recognized for their generous donation of dictionaries for every third grader at Waverly Yowell Elementary School.
www.madisonschools.k12.va.us   (364 words)

  
 Madison County VA GenWeb Project
Madison County was granted a charter in December 1792 and a log courthouse was built in 1793.
It was named for the Madison family that owned a tract of land along the Rapidan River.
A thunderstorm parked itself over Madison County dumping close to a foot of rain during the last week of June 1995.
www.rootsweb.com /~vamadiso   (544 words)

  
 Madison County, Greene County, Va Real Estate, Homes
Our Madison County, Greene County, Va. and Charlottesville area real estate agents and home buying representatives offer house and property sales information that will assist you step-by-step through the purchase process while you are planning one of the most important decisions in your life.
Living in and around Madison, Va., and Greene County, Virginia, and buying a house or home to plan your family and future presents an excellent opportunity to settle in one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
Our Greene County and Madison County real estate agents in Virginia will help you find the absolute best property for moving or relocating to the area and buying the home that you have always wanted.
www.virginiaestates.com /madison-greene-va/madison-250-500K.asp   (383 words)

  
 MADISONmatters Home Page
So I was taken aback a couple of weeks ago when we were driving along a back road in North Carolina on the way home from a beach vacation, when she volunteered, out of the blue, that Virginia’s countryside was really much prettier.
What makes our vistas special is the man-made landscape: tidy farm houses and their tree-lined drives, green fields and whitewashed fences, rolls of hay and lazy, cud-chewing cows.
The Board of Supervisors will adopt and appropriate the 2005-2006 budget for Madison County on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
www.madisonmatters.com   (760 words)

  
 Farm & Acreage
Virginia Health Department approval for a four bedroom residence.
Three exceptional land parcels fronting a state maintained road on Pocoson Mountain in Greene County, Virginia.
Parcel division is pending survey and Madison County subdivision approval.
www.jefferson-land.com /Farm-acre1.htm   (649 words)

  
 Madison County Humane Society - Madison County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Madison Greene Humane Society will have its fourth annual Holiday Tree of Lights at Blue Ridge Emporium this year.
Animal photos and angels may be requested by completing the form linked to at the bottom of this page and returning it along with your donation to the Madison-Greene Humane Society at P.O. Box 833, Madison, Virginia 22727.
Please honor as many animals and people as you would like and provide the names of those you wish to honor.
www.madisonhumanesociety.net   (177 words)

  
 Debris-Flow Hazards in Blue Ridge, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In the mountainous areas of the county, rain-saturated landslides known as debris flows were triggered by the hundreds.
Likewise, 72 hours of storms in Virginia and West Virginia during early November 1985 caused debris flows and flooding in the Potomac and Cheat River basins that were responsible for 70 deaths and $1.3 billion in damage to homes, businesses, roads, and farmlands.
Recent studies of deposits exposed in stream channels during the 1995 storms in Madison County found evidence of prehistoric debris flows.
landslides.usgs.gov /learningeducation/blueridge.php   (1718 words)

  
 Madison County Government Site - Sheriff
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is responsible for protecting constitutional guarantees and impartially enforcing the laws.
The goal of the Madison County Sheriff's Office is to help make the county a safer and better place to live and work.
State of Virginia Code - Use this link to find laws of the State of Virginia.
www.madisonco.virginia.gov /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=46   (259 words)

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