Madison County

Covered bridges destination

Madison County is the name of counties in over twenty U.S. states, all named for President James Madison.

The phrase evokes rural America—courthouses, county fairs, local newspapers.

The Bridges of Madison County brought particular fame to Iowa's version, making the name shorthand for heartland romance and nostalgia.

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Madison CountyNew York City

America's largest city

city · metropolis · municipality · borough · town

rural vs urban character

Madison CountyManhattan

NYC's densest borough

downtown · urban core · inner city · metroplex · Los Angeles

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Madison Countynowhere

Not at any place

Family

county, Madison, James Madison

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G