National Register Listings in Madison County, Alabama
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Historic District
Beckers Block
Bibb, James H., House
Big Spring
Building at 105 N. Washington Street
Building at 305 Jefferson
Buildings at 104-128 S. Side Sq.
Burritt, William, Mansion
Butlers' Store
Church of the Visitation
Clemens House
Dallas Mill
Dallas Mill Village Historic District
Domestic Science Building
Donegan Block
Downtown Chevron Station
Dunnavant's Building
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Everett Building
First National Bank
Five Points Historic District
Flint River Place
Ford, Hezekiah, House
Fowler's Department Store
Gurley Historic District
Halsey Grocery Warehouse
Halsey, W. L., Warehouse
Henderson National Bank
Hotel Russel Erskine
Humphreys, David C., House
Hundley House
Hundley Rental Houses
Hutchens, Terry, Building
Hutchens, W. T., Building
Jude, George, House
Kelly Brothers and Rowe Building
Kildare-McCormick House
Kress Building
Lanford, William, House
Leech-Hauer House
Lincoln Mill and Mill Village Historic District
Lincoln School
Lombardo Building
Lowe Mill and Mill Village Historic Distric
Lowry House
Madison Station Historic District
Maple Hill Cemetery
Mason Building
May and Cooney Dry Goods Company
McCartney-Bone House
McCrary House
Merrimack Mill Village Historic District
Milligan Block
Monte Sano Railroad Workers' House
Neutral Buoyancy Space Simulator
New Market Historic District
New Market Presbyterian Church
New Market United Methodist Church
Old Town Historic District
Old Town Historic District (Boundary Increase & Additional Documentation)
Otey, William Madison, House
Phelps-Jones House
Propulsion and Structural Test Facility
Rand Building
Randolph Street Church of Christ
Redstone Test Stand
Robinson, John, House
Robinson, Mrs. William, House
Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand
Saturn V Space Vehicle
Schiffman Building
Southern Railway System Depot
Steele-Fowler House
Steger House
Struve-Hay Building
Times Building
Twickenham Historic District
Twickenham Historic District (Boundary Increase & Additional Documentation)
U.S. Courthouse and Post Office
Urguhart House
Vaught House
Warden's Residence
White-Turner-Sanford House
Whitman-Cobb House
Withers-Chapman House
Yarbrough Hotel
About Madison County
Madison County Timeline
Madison County, Alabama has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Chickasaw and Cherokee. In the late 1700s, European settlers began to establish small communities in the region, attracted by the fertile land and abundant natural resources.
The county's history took a significant turn when Huntsville was chosen as the site for a new federal arsenal and military post in 1808. This decision, along with the subsequent establishment of the Redstone Arsenal in 1941, brought a wave of growth and development to the area. Huntsville and Madison County became vital centers for defense and aerospace industries, contributing to major technological advances and attracting thousands of skilled workers.
During the Civil War, Madison County found itself caught in the midst of a divided nation. The area witnessed several significant battles and skirmishes, including the Battle of First Manassas and the Battle of New Market. The county also served as a strategic transportation hub, with railroads and roads leading to key southern cities.
In more recent years, Madison County has experienced continued growth and prosperity. The county's economy diversified with the expansion of industries such as healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing. Huntsville's NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the Cummings Research Park have made Madison County a hub for cutting-edge research and development.
Today, Madison County is a vibrant and diverse community with a blend of historic charm and modern innovation. The county's rich history, natural beauty, and thriving industries make it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
The county's history took a significant turn when Huntsville was chosen as the site for a new federal arsenal and military post in 1808. This decision, along with the subsequent establishment of the Redstone Arsenal in 1941, brought a wave of growth and development to the area. Huntsville and Madison County became vital centers for defense and aerospace industries, contributing to major technological advances and attracting thousands of skilled workers.
During the Civil War, Madison County found itself caught in the midst of a divided nation. The area witnessed several significant battles and skirmishes, including the Battle of First Manassas and the Battle of New Market. The county also served as a strategic transportation hub, with railroads and roads leading to key southern cities.
In more recent years, Madison County has experienced continued growth and prosperity. The county's economy diversified with the expansion of industries such as healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing. Huntsville's NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the Cummings Research Park have made Madison County a hub for cutting-edge research and development.
Today, Madison County is a vibrant and diverse community with a blend of historic charm and modern innovation. The county's rich history, natural beauty, and thriving industries make it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
Madison County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Madison County, Alabama.
- 1808 - Madison County was created by the Mississippi Territory.
- 1811 - The town of Huntsville became the county seat.
- 1819 - Alabama achieved statehood, and Madison County became part of it.
- 1861-1865 - Madison County was deeply affected by the American Civil War.
- 1883 - The city of Madison was incorporated.
- 1950s - Redstone Arsenal, a major U.S. Army post, was established in the county.
- 1960s - Huntsville experienced significant growth due to space-related developments, including the establishment of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
- 1970s - Madison County experienced rapid population growth and urbanization.
- 1996 - The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to the Saturn V rocket, was designated as a National Historic Landmark.