Madison County,
Kentucky
maintains a respectful preservation of its heritage, while progressing
into a dynamic community worthy of its namesake,
James
Madison. James Madison, local founding father and
Virginia
statesman, later became the fourth
U.S.
President.
Madison County lies along a ring of hills called the 'knobs'.
The knobs claim the middle ground between the southeastern periphery of
the Bluegrass
Region and the scenic Cumberland
Plateau. The Kentucky
River separates Madison County from Fayette
County, placing residents a short distance from the renowned
equestrian city of Lexington.
The river also affords the ideal setting for fishing and a variety of
water related activities.
Madison County is one of Kentucky's
fastest growing regions, and is emerging as an enviable place in which
to live and work. Although its healthy economy prospers with a diverse
base of industry, the manufacturing sector provides a significant
portion of local jobs. The two townships of Berea
and Richmond
encompass Madison County, KY. Together, they are home to nearly 71,000
residents (Census
2000 data). The county covers more than 440 square miles.
Distinguished as Kentucky's
center of artisan craft creations, Berea,
KY, population 9,851, features a charming small town ambiance that
visitors find inviting. Once home to abolitionist Cassius
Marcellus Clay, the Berea community retains a strong sense of its
past. Berea College
was the South's original interracial college, founded in 1855. The
College is a historic mainstay that currently owns a significant portion
of Berea's land. The Central
Kentucky Wildlife Management is also in Berea.
Bybee
is a small community in Madison County renowned for its finely crafted
pottery, which includes some of the oldest pottery found west of the Allegheny
Mountains.
Richmond,
population 27,152, serves as the center of commerce and county seat.
Home to the Eastern
Kentucky University (EKU), residents and visitors have access to all
extraneous facilities on and around campus. These include sites such as
the monument to Daniel
Boone and the Hummel
Planetarium. EKU also invites the community to cheer on the teams at
seasonal sporting
events.
Richmond, KY
which is also the birthplace of Christopher
"Kit" Carson is home to numerous listings on the National
Historic Register. Fascinating historic sites include Fort
Boonesborough State Park, which was the site of Daniel Boone's
outpost, the Kentucky
Law Enforcement Memorial and the White
Hall State Historic Site. Civil
War buffs enjoy the Battle of Richmond driving tour and the Richmond
Downtown Walking Tour of Homes. Additional popular destinations in
Richmond include Deer
Run Stables and stock car racing at Richmond
Raceway.
Madison
County, Kentucky,
with its abundance of rural charm and warm, hospitable residents is a
family-friendly location suitable for vacations with a historic focus.
Its unique blend of recreational opportunities, coupled with a business
friendly environment, also makes Madison County a wonderful place to
live.
