Madison County Info
Madison County is located in
North Carolina with the town
of Marshall as its county
seat. The county was formed
in 1851 and named after the
United States' fourth
president, James Madison. As
of the 2000 census, the
population of Madison County
was 19,635.
Madison County’s economy
thrives on agriculture. This
is the county's traditional
way of living and reflects
the importance of small
family enterprises here.
It is a pleasant rural
area that is hard to find in
this day and age. Many
residents make their living
by cattle
farming, tobacco growing,
Christmas tree farming,
trout farming, and other
livestock. For Madison
County, $19 million is the
total annual gross income
for this booming industry.
 There are many outdoor
activities available for
residents and visitors of
Madison County, NC. Skiing
and snowboarding are popular
pastimes in the winter
months
at Wolf Laurel Ski Resort
located in Mars Hill.
Madison’s county seat of
Marshall has a historical
Main Street with many unique
shops and eateries
representing the culture
this area has. Madison
County offers traditional
music to the area and also
hosts the annual Lunsford
Music Festival.
The town of Hot Springs
provides for many outdoor
activities because of its location
near the Appalachian
Trail. Many choose to
whitewater raft and canoe
the French Broad River and
hike the nearby trails.
After a strenuous day
outdoors you can then relax
in North Carolina’s only hot
mineral baths.
Madison County offers a lot
of history, beauty, and
simplicity. The people of
this county have not
forgotten their roots and
choose to honor their
county’s heritage. Madison
County is a great place to
visit and an even better
place to live! Be sure to
contact Mountain Home
Properties to learn more
about the area and be sure
to view our
Madison County real estate.
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