Madison County, Tennessee
Anderson Presbyterian Church
Bemis Historic District
Cedars, The
Chevy Chase House and First Presbyterian Church Complex
Deberry-Hurt House
Denmark Presbyterian Church
East Main Street Historic District
Farrar, Capt. H. P., House
Greyhound Bus Station
Holland, William, Jr., House
Hollywood Cemetery
Illinois Central Railroad Division Office
Jackson Free Library
Lane College Historic District
Lane College Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Madison County Courthouse
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Murphy Hotel
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Passenger Depot-Jackson
New Southern Hotel
Northwood Avenue Historic District
Oakslea Place
Riverside Cemetery
Ross-Sewell House
Southern Engine and Boiler Works
St. Luke Episcopal Church
Temple B'Nai Israel
U.S. Post Office and Court House
Walsh, William Kirby, House
107 East Lafayette
109 E. Lafayette
110 N. Liberty
111 E. Lafayette
113 E. Lafayette
115 E. Lafayette
117 N. Liberty
117-119 E. Lafayette
208 N. Liberty
209 E. Main
209-217 N. Church
212 E. Main
213 E. Main
214 E. Main
215 E. Baltimore
215 E. Main
216 E. Main
217 East Main
218 East Main
312-320 E. Lafayette
316-318 E. Lafayette
61st US Colored Infantry Regiment
7th Tennessee Cavalry Memorial
Adam Huntsman
Andersons & Claytons Memorial
Armstrong's Raid
Austin Raymond Merry
Battle of Britton Lane
Battle of Britton's Lane
Battle of Salem Cemetery
Bemis United Methodist Church
Bemis United Methodist Parsonage
Bond-Horton Building
Britton Lane
Britton Lane Union Monument
Butler Race Track c. 1825 / Memphis Conference Female Institute 1843-1923
Camp Beauregard
Campbell's Levee Bridge
Carl Lee Perkins
City Place
Cotton Grove
David Crockett
Denmark Danes
Denmark Danes
Denmark Presbyterian Church
Denmark Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Denmark Presbyterian Church Mulberry Grove
Elite Building
F.E. Anderson & Co. Cotton Yard
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Flag Bearer for Denmark Danes
Forrest's Raid
General Ulysses S. Grant
Greyhound Bus Station
Haywood County / Madison County
Historic Bemis
Holland's Building
Home of Casey Jones
Illinois Central Railroad Division Office
In Memory Of Merry Boy
Jackson
Jackson Spoke Here
Jackson's First Free Library
John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson
John Luther Jones
John Murrell
Jones' Anglewood
Lambuth College
Lane College
Large Oak Tree
Lynching in America / Lynching in Madison County
Mabel Louise "Big Maybelle" Smith
Madison County Confederate Monument
Madison County Memorial Flame
Madison County World War I Memorial Fountain
Merry High School
Monroe Dunaway Anderson 1873-1939 / Anderson, Clayton & Company
Mother Liberty CME Church
Occupation of Jackson
On June 6, 1862
Pinson Mounds
Port Jackson
Reelfoot and Laughing Eyes
Riverside Cemetery
Seven Pillars
Skirmish At Carroll Station
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
The Battle of Salem Cemetery
The Electro Chalybeate Well
The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church
This Log Cabin was from Henderson County
Union University
Unknown Sentry Stands Guard
Willow Banks / Chevy Chase
World War I Memorial Fountain
During the early years, agriculture played a vital role in the county's economy. Cotton became the dominant crop, leading to the establishment of numerous plantations worked by enslaved laborers. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century fueled economic growth and connected Madison County to larger markets, facilitating the transportation of goods and people.
Madison County experienced significant strife during the American Civil War, with battles and skirmishes taking place in the area. The county was also impacted by Reconstruction policies following the war, as efforts to rebuild and transform the region were met with resistance and racial tensions persisted.
In the 20th century, Madison County evolved into a center for education and healthcare. The establishment of the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1927 and the construction of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in 1950 played crucial roles in shaping the county's modern landscape. Throughout the years, the county has continued to grow and diversify, becoming a vibrant community known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and strong sense of community.
Brief timeline of the history of Madison County, Tennessee:
- 1821 - Madison County was officially established on November 7
- 1822 - Jackson became the county seat and major city
- 1835 - Lambuth College (now known as University of Memphis - Lambuth Campus) was established in Jackson
- 1862-1865 - Madison County saw significant activity during the American Civil War
- 1865 - Freedmen's Bureau established in Jackson to aid emancipated slaves
- 1954 - Interstate 40 was completed, running through Madison County
- 1979 - Casey Jones Village, a popular tourist attraction, opened in Jackson
- 1999 - The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex opened in Jackson
- 2005 - Former President George W. Bush visited Madison County to view Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Madison County, Tennessee.