Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Madison County


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 30 Dec 09)

  
  Madison County Public Schools - Home
The Madison County School Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 12, 2007, recognized the five foreign exchange students who are currently attending Madison County High School.
Madison County Public Schools is proud to announce two winners in the search for teachers that build resiliency within their classrooms.
Madison County High School students received multiple recognitions recently published in The Leaguer, the official yearbook of the Virginia High School League.
www.madisonschools.k12.va.us   (561 words)

  
  Madison County
The County hereby reaffirms the objectives set forth in the plan, as amended, to reduce, reuse and recycle so much of the waste stream of Madison County as is feasible, and to landfill the remainder in an environmentally secure public landfill facility.
Since 1996, Madison County has provided County residents and conditionally exempt small quantity generators with free access to one or more household hazardous waste collection facilities located in nearby counties, to limit the disposal of such materials in the County landfill and to provide an environmentally sound means for the disposal of such materials.
The County of Madison remains authorized by Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1991 of the State of New York to direct the flow of waste generated in the County to facilities constructed for that purpose.
www.madisoncounty.org /waste/LocalLaw4.html   (4845 words)

  
 Madison County, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area.
Madison County was established on December 13, 1808 by the governor of the Mississippi territory.
Madison County was one of the largest cotton producing counties in the state of Alabama, and textile mills operated around the county.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison_County,_Alabama   (674 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Madisonville, the county seat and largest town, is near interstate Highway 45 about 100 miles northwest of Houston; the town is at 30°57' north latitude and 95°55' west longitude, close to the center of the county.
Madisonville, the county seat, was the largest population center in 1990, with 3,569 of the county's 10,391 inhabitants.
In 2002 the county had 890 farms and ranches covering 244,524 acres, 52 percent of which were devoted to pasture, 38 percent to crops, and 8 percent to woodlands.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/MM/hcm1.html   (2781 words)

  
 Madison County Sheriff's Office - History   (Site not responding. Last check: )
He was a veteran of the war of 1812, was an ensign in the Militia in 1822, was a Marshall for Madison County during the year 1830 and was a Postmaster and merchant at the Town of Sullivan in 1840.
When Madison County was created, courts of records and supervisor meetings were held, alternating in each town until a county seat was decided upon.
There have been considerable speculation among the taxpayers of the county as to just what action would be taken in regard to the itemized account of Sheriff Burroughs that was audited by the committee of the board of supervisors and paid by the county.
www.madisoncountysheriff.us /history   (5975 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.
The county’s Facilities and Grounds Department is staffed by Roger Berry and Ben Buckner, who are charged with providing care and maintenance to the county’s buildings and grounds.
www.madison-news.com /extras/madisonguide/intro.htm   (1221 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Madison County's present courthouse -- the fourth in the county's history -- was constructed in 1996-97.
In the mid-1990s, the county commission decided to use the former Danielsville Elementary School two blocks away as the core of a new and much larger county courthouse/government complex.
Madison County was created on Dec. 5, 1811 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1811, p.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/madisonCH.htm   (379 words)

  
 Madison County Jail
Since the county was organized in the early 1800’s, the county jail was always located adjacent to the county courthouse.
The Madison County Sheriff moved out of the residence in the early 1980’s and the residence became offices for the county prosecutor and Sheriff’s Investigators.
Once two-way radio came to Madison County, a small base station was placed in an office between the two sections of the Sheriff’s Office.
www.madisonsheriff.org /madison_county_jail.htm   (738 words)

  
 Madison County Schools
Our county is growing and thriving, and our school sysem is looking ahead to make sure that we can accommodate the needs of the students in the school district.
Madison County Schools are above average in the state in every subject area and grade level in the elementary and middle schools.
Madison Middle School in Richmond was completely renovated and opened in 1992.
www.madison.k12.ky.us /district/schools/about.html   (1044 words)

  
 Madison County, Iowa - Home of the Bridges of Madison County and Birthplace of John Wayne
For a map of Madison County and Winterset, showing covered bridge locations, movie sites and other area attractions, click here.
The Madison County Historical Society maintains a complex on 18 spacious acres on the south side of Winterset with an extensive museum and 14 historic buildings, including the Bevington-Kaser Mansion pictured to the left.
When you become a member of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce you are also joining the world’s largest business federation, the United States Chamber of Commerce.
www.madisoncounty.com   (599 words)

  
 Madison County Mississippi
Madison County is one of the fastest growing counties in Mississippi, yet we have sought to remain a small, friendly community full of rich history and looking forward to a bright future.
Named for the fourth president of the United States, James Madison, the 23rd county in Mississippi was created in 1828 from portions of Yazoo and Hinds counties.
Today Madison County is home to a number of thriving businesses.
www.madison-co.com /index.php   (94 words)

  
 Madison County, Ohio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Madison County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 32.80% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,212, and the median income for a family was $50,520.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Madison_County,_Ohio   (484 words)

  
 co.madison.tn.us
Several musical artists claim Madison County as their home, including Sonny Boy Williamson, a legendary blues and harmonica artist; Big Maybell, a gospel and blues recording artist; and Carl Perkins, Mr.
In 2006 the three largest employers in Madison County were West Tennessee Healthcare at 5200 employees, Jackson-Madison County School System at 1987 employees and Procter and Gamble Company at 1280 employees.
Transportation continues to be important to county development, and Madison County is served by Interstate 40, three railroads (Norfolk-Southern, CSX Transportation, and West Tennessee Railroad), and McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport.
www.co.madison.tn.us   (313 words)

  
 History & Genealogy - County Records - Madison County Genealogical Fact Sheet
Madison County was formed in 1821 from Indian lands.
Census on microfilm for Madison County: 1830-1880, 1900-1930
Additional county and community histories can be found at the Bibliography of Tennessee Local History Sources: Madison County.
www.tennessee.gov /tsla/history/county/factmadison.htm   (931 words)

  
 [No title]
Named after James Madison, 4th President of the United States, Madison County is located in central Ohio between Columbus and Springfield.
Madison County ranks fourth in both soybean and corn production throughout the state of Ohio.
Madison County Attractions include Madison Lake State Park, the Red Brick Tavern, Rails to Trails, the Jonathan Alder Cabin, and the State and National Scenic River Big Darby Creek.
www.co.madison.oh.us   (129 words)

  
 Madison County Property Appraiser - Leigh B. Barfield - Madison, Florida - 850-973-6133 -
The Property Appraiser of Madison County is charged with placing a fair and equitable market value on every parcel of property both real estate and tangible in our county.
The job of property appraiser is to assess property for tax purposes; the taxing authorities (Board of County Commissioners, School Board, City Council, Water Management) set the tax rate for all property and therefore the amount of taxes to be assessed.
This information was derived from data which was compiled by the Madison County Property Appraiser's Office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment.
www.madisonpa.com   (280 words)

  
 Madison County Sheriff   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1875 a close election moved the county seat from Norfolk to Madison; the Supreme Court was required to rule the election valid.
From 1875 to 1877 the Madison County Sheriff's Office was located in the Huylar Hotel in Madison.
In 1976 the current Madison County Courthouse was built.
www.madisoncountysheriff.com /history.htm   (478 words)

  
 Madison County, North Carolina - HISTORY   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Madison County, North Carolina was formed in 1851 from Buncombe and Yancey Counties.
The western county is bounded by the state of Tennessee to the west, Yancey County on the North, Buncombe County on the east and Haywood County on the south.
The history of Madison County can be explored at the Rural Life Museum on the campus of Mars Hill College.
www.main.nc.us /madison/history.html   (282 words)

  
 Madison County Welcome to Madison County, Idaho!
Named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, was established February 18, 1913 with the county seat at Rexburg.
Madison County's first settlers were pioneer families from Utah, who built farms, roads, and the area's first irrigation system.
Madison School District Bond Election December 4, 2007 Absentee Voting for residents within the Madison School District 321 boundaries may now vote absentee at the Madison County Administration Building until December 3, 2007.
www.co.madison.id.us   (286 words)

  
 Madison County Probate Case Files Index (1813-1903)
Only two years later, in 1821, the functions of the probate court were transferred from the clerk of the county commissioners' court to county probate courts.
The county commissioners' court was empowered to reverse the actions and decisions of these justices until 1845, when it lost this authority.
The County Court also heard cases involving adoption, tax delinquency, commitment of the insane and feeble-minded, naturalization, guardianship of minor children, and conservatorship of the insane, blind and deaf and dumb.
www.ilsos.net /departments/archives/madison.html   (721 words)

  
 CERT / Citizen Corps Madison County, Alabama
The CERT course is taught in Madison County by a trained team of first responders who have completed a CERT Train-the-Trainer course conducted by instructors selected by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
Madison County is also fortunate enough to have community watch groups in place for a number of years now.
Madison County, including all municipalities within the county, are fortunate enough to have a strong community safety oriented committee already in place.
www.madisoncountyema.com /Citizen.html   (1038 words)

  
 Madison County Historical Society - Madison County, Iowa
FREE Horsedrawn Shuttle from the Historical Complex to the Courthouse Square festivities and the Birthplace of John Wayne.
Those who are willing to give of their time to help others enjoy the county history, are the backbone of the Madison County Historical Society.
If you have papers, pictures, or artifacts which relate to the people, places, businesses, or industries of Madison County, and you are interested in donating them to the society, please call or write to the director, Wendell Spencer.
www.madisoncountyhistoricalsociety.com   (316 words)

  
 Madison County, NC : Mars Hill - Marshall - Hot Springs
In Marshall, the county seat, walk down historic Main Street or go to the Depot for traditional music and dancing on Friday nights.
Madison County is home to numerous manufacturers, small businesses, and service people.
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has grown in leaps and bounds.
www.madisoncounty-nc.com   (483 words)

  
 The County
Madison County was organized in 1849, and is named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
Situated in Winterset City Park (along with the Cutler-Donahoe Bridge), Clark's Tower was erected in 1926 as a memorial to one on the county's first pioneer families by their descendants.
Each year on the second full weekend in October, county residents gather under the brilliant hues of autumn to celebrate their historic covered bridges.
www.madisoncounty.com /county.html   (562 words)

  
 ACES: Madison County Extension Office
Madison County was shared by the Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians.
Madison County was incorporated in 1808 and was named for James Madison.
This urban Alabama county's population is made up of 189,197 whites, 48,116 fls, and 12,984 hispanics and others.
www.aces.edu /Madison   (205 words)

  
 Madison County Sheriff's Office - Home
Although the Sheriff served as the chief law enforcement officer in the county, the sheriff's primary responsibility was to serve as an officer of the court.
The Sheriff is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the public peace and protecting the lives and property of all citizens in Madison County, Ohio.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is comprised of five basic divisions which perform the varied duties required by Ohio law and the criminal justice system.
www.madisonsheriff.org   (267 words)

  
 Madison County, New York
The Madison County Historical Society’s Mary King Research Library has many items to assist the researcher interested in discovering his or her own family’s history or learning about local history.
Cemetery records for Madison County and lists of burials in neighboring counties are also in the museums holdings.
View a map of Madison County from the census bureau.
www.rootsweb.com /~nymadiso   (666 words)

  
 Madison-News.com - The Madison County Eagle | Your local guide to Madison, VA and Central Virginia classifieds, news ...
The current real estate slump has left some county residents confused as to why their 2008 real estate reassessments have increased by an average of 50 percent.
With two vacancies expected on the Madison County Planning Commission early this coming year, some county representatives have suggested that these openings be left as is. “My thought is the planning commission is too big, too cumbersome,” said Madison County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman James Arrington at the board’s Oct. 25 workshop meeting.
The Madison County Mountaineer basketball team begins its season Nov. 30 with a new head coach and a very young team.
www.madison-news.com   (345 words)

  
 Madison County Public Schools - North Carolina
We are located in a rural county in the mountain region of Western North Carolina.
You may read the history of the school system which dates back to the 1850's when Madison first became a county.
The Madison County School System is student-focused, providing comprehensive educational experiences in a safe environment that equips and empowers students to be responsible citizens.
www.madison.k12.nc.us   (180 words)

  
 Madison Virginia (VA) Chamber of Commerce - Home
The Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Madison will be hosting the Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1st at 10 a.m.
The sixteenth annual “TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS” Street Festival, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce will be held on August 30, 2008 from 9am to 4pm.
The entire family can enjoy the day, browsing, shopping, enjoying the games, riding ponies, listening to great music, eating and taking pleasure in the vast array of entertainment.
www.madison-va.com   (243 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.