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Madison

Madison County

County Seats:  Huntsville
Largest City:  Huntsville
Land Area:  836.81 Square Miles
Population:  15,717 (2010 Census)
Founded:  1836
Named For:  James Madison, the 4th President of the United States

More Facts:

  • Madison County was home to two Arkansas Governors: Issac Murphy and Orval E. Faubus.
  • Forests mostly of hardwood trees cover about two-thirds of the county.
  • The state legislature established Madison County at its first session, on September 30, 1836. It was formed from parts of Washington, Carroll, and Newton counties

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