WELCOME TO MADISON COUNTY, NEBRASKA!
About Madison County
County Seat: Madison
Principle City: Norfolk
Population: 35,226 (2000 census)
Area: 575 square miles
Madison County, Nebraska's seventh most populous county, is located in the northeastern part of the state and has an area of 576 square miles, or 368,640 acres. Madison County, Nebraska is approximately 120 miles northwest of Omaha and 70 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa. The Elkhorn River flows through the county. Madison County is largely agricultural in nature, but is also supported by several large manufacturing and meat packing plants.
There are six communities located within Madison County: Norfolk which is the largest, Madison which is the county seat, Battle Creek, Meadow Grove, Newman Grove, and Tilden. The main economic enterprise in Madison County continues to be agriculture. While there has been an increase in total county population since 1975, there has been a trend of decreasing population in rural areas and the smaller communities. Population increases are primarily a result of growth within and around the City of Norfolk. Madison County’s Planning Commission and County Board of Commissioners, through the County's Comprehensive Plan have made a commitment to keep to rural area rural with little residential development outside of the cities and an emphasis on agriculture.
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Fun Things to Do in Madison
| Boating -- |
Nonmotorized boating at Skyview Lake, 13 miles; all types boating at Lake North, 27 miles; Willow Creek Recreation area, 31 miles; Lewis & Clark Lake, 75 miles; and Maskenthine Lake, 23 miles, 5 mph, no wake |
| Bowling -- |
One bowling alley with six lanes - newly remodeled |
| Camping |
City park, Taylor Creek Campground, Madison County Fairgrounds. Facilities have water and electric hookups. |
| Fishing -- |
The Elkhorn River and other streams and lakes in the area provide bass, catfish, pike, crappie, and bluegill fishing. Check out www.nrdnet.org for locations - Lower Elkhorn NRD - Norfolk |
| Golf -- |
A public nine-hole grass greens course and clubhouse |
| Hunting -- |
Deer, pheasant, quail, duck, geese, grouse, rabbit, and squirrel |
| Playground(s) |
Two playgrounds within the city limits |
| Swimming -- |
Municipal pool in the park |
| Tennis -- |
Two lighted hard-surfaced courts |
| Theatres -- |
Seven theatres within 13 miles |
Annual celebrations in Madison include 4th of July Celebration and parade on July 4; the Madison County Fair in July; and Christmas in Madison.
Recreation programs include softball, baseball, swimming, scouting, basketball, flag football, adult volleyball and soccer.
The Madison County Museum and Gift shop is open weekdays. The museum focuses on the entire county and is the exclusive home of the Ritchie Ashburn display.
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