Madison, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Madison is a city in Morgan County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 3,636 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Morgan County
.
Most of its nearly 100 Antebellum homes have been carefully restored, which led to Holiday Travel magazine's naming Madison "The Prettiest Small Town in America." In 2001, Madison was voted the #1 Small Town in America by Travel Holiday Magazine.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.45%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,636 people, 1,362 households, and 964 families residing in the city. The population density
was 410.2 people per square mile (158.5/km²). There were 1,494 housing units at an average density of 168.5 per square mile (65.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.93% White, 47.83% African-American, 0.08% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 1.10% from other races
, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.
There were 1,362 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples
living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,055, and the median income for a family was $40,265. Males had a median income of $40,430 versus $21,411 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,551. About 10.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 210 full-time teachers and over 3,171 students.
naval hero Albert T. Harris
. Georgia businessman, philanthropist and politician Brooks Pennington Jr.
operated his father's seed store on Main Street.
. Housing the largest collection of microcars in the world, the Microcar Museum features over 300 bubble cars, which are tiny two-door vehicles with engines no greater than 300ccs. The microcar
was born in Europe
during the depression after World War II.
In Harry Turtledove
's novel In at the Death
, Madison was the place where the fictional Confederate States President Jake Featherston
was shot dead while trying to flee to the last Confederate stronghold in Arkansas.
Morgan County, Georgia
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 15,457. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 17,492. The county seat is Madison, Georgia.-Geography:...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,636 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Morgan County
Morgan County, Georgia
Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 15,457. The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 17,492. The county seat is Madison, Georgia.-Geography:...
.
Most of its nearly 100 Antebellum homes have been carefully restored, which led to Holiday Travel magazine's naming Madison "The Prettiest Small Town in America." In 2001, Madison was voted the #1 Small Town in America by Travel Holiday Magazine.
History
While many believe that Sherman spared the town because it was too beautiful to burn during his March to The Sea, the truth is that Madison was home to pro-Union Senator Joshua Hill. Hill had ties with General Sherman's brother at West Point, so his sparing the town was more political than appreciation of its beauty. Currently, Madison has one of the largest historic districts in the state of Georgia, and tourists from all over the world come to marvel at the antebellum architecture of the homes.Geography
Madison is located at 33°35′17"N 83°28′21"W (33.588038, -83.472368).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), of which, 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.45%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,636 people, 1,362 households, and 964 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 410.2 people per square mile (158.5/km²). There were 1,494 housing units at an average density of 168.5 per square mile (65.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.93% White, 47.83% African-American, 0.08% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 1.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.
There were 1,362 households out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,055, and the median income for a family was $40,265. Males had a median income of $40,430 versus $21,411 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,551. About 10.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
Morgan County School District
The Morgan County School DistrictMorgan County School District
The Morgan County School District is a public school district in Morgan County, Georgia, USA, based in Madison, Georgia. It serves the communities of Bostwick, Buckhead, Madison, and Rutledge, Georgia....
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 210 full-time teachers and over 3,171 students.
- Morgan County Elementary School
- Morgan County Primary School
- Morgan County Middle School
- Morgan County High School
Famous Citizens
Madison is the birthplace of World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
naval hero Albert T. Harris
Albert T. Harris
Albert Thomas Harris was a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve who served during World War II. Lt. Harris was a posthumous recipient of the Navy Cross.-Early Life and Military Training:...
. Georgia businessman, philanthropist and politician Brooks Pennington Jr.
Brooks Pennington Jr.
Brooks M. Pennington Junior was a businessman, author, politician and philanthropist from Georgia.-Early years:...
operated his father's seed store on Main Street.
Culture
Madison is home to numerous art galleries and museums, including The Bruce Weiner Microcar MuseumThe Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum
The Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum is a museum in Madison, Georgia, United States that holds the largest single collection of microcars in the world...
. Housing the largest collection of microcars in the world, the Microcar Museum features over 300 bubble cars, which are tiny two-door vehicles with engines no greater than 300ccs. The microcar
Microcar
A microcar is the smallest automobile classification usually applied to standard small car . Such small cars were generally referred to as cyclecars until the 1940s. More recent models are also called bubblecars due to their egg-shaped appearance.-Definition:The definition of a microcar has varied...
was born in Europe
Europe
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during the depression after World War II.
In Harry Turtledove
Harry Turtledove
Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.- Life :...
's novel In at the Death
In At The Death
A sketch revue performed at The Bush Theatre, London in 1978, most notable for being the first time that future colleagues Victoria Wood and Julie Walters would work together....
, Madison was the place where the fictional Confederate States President Jake Featherston
Jake Featherston
Jacob "Jake" Featherston is a fictional character inthe Southern Victory Series novel series by Harry Turtledove. He is the fictional timeline's equivalent of Adolf Hitler.-Character introduction:...
was shot dead while trying to flee to the last Confederate stronghold in Arkansas.
External links
- City of Madison (GA) - Official Website
- Chamber of Commerce
- Madison Main Street (GA) - Downtown Website
- Ella's Sweet Shoppe
- Harbor Club
- The James Madison Inn
- Madison Museum of Fine Art
- Fritzi Art Appraisals and Restoration
- The Brady Inn
- The Farmhouse Inn
- Madison Oaks Inn & Gardens
- O'Hara's Restaurant
- Antiques on the Square
- Artisan's Alley
- Dog Ear Books
- Whidby Jewelers
- Galingayle
- Reynolds Plantation
- Cuscowilla
- Drs Bradley and Bradley
- Veranda Park
- Perk Avenue Cafe & Coffeehouse