The city of Madison, Nebraska was founded in 1867, and named for Madison County, for which it was designated the county seat in 1875. The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged several people to travel west in the quest for free land. Among these was a group of people from Wisconsin, who were of German descent. When they arrived at the junction of the Elkhorn and North Fox rivers, they found a small group of settlers from Illinois there. Not wanting to live with the Germans, the Illinois group moved to Columbus, while several other settlers resettled on Union Creek, forming what became Madison, Nebraska. The gold rush in the Black Hills brought travelers through the area, offering trade opportunities, and the railroad brought additional opportunities and settlers to Madison County. Madison is south of Warnerville and Norfolk, and north of Humphrey and Columbus.
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Situated six miles north of Madison, Nebraska, the business offers chicks. Its site fetures information about caring for the chicks, contact data, and a price list.
http://www.centralhatchery.com/
Located in Madison, Nebraska, the skilled nursing and assisted living facility also includes a rehabilitation and aquatics center. Its location, care services, and an overview of the facilities are presented, with a calendar of events and contacts.
http://www.lifeatcountryside.com/
Situated in northeastern Nebraska, Madison County include six communities: Norfolk, Madison, Battle Creek, Meadow Grove, Newman Grove, and Tilden. Its history and an overview of its facilities and services if featured on the official county site, along with administrative contacts.
http://www.madisoncountyne.com/
The multi-day event takes place in Madison, Nebraska each July. A history of the rodeo, calendar of events, campsite and ticket information, a map of the grounds, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.madisoncountyfair.org/
Maintained by the Madison County Historical Society, the museum displays objects relating to the history of Madison County. Its exhibits and general information about the organization and facility are presented.
http://www.madisoncountyhistory.org/
Madison County Sheriff’s Department
The county law enforcement, corrections, and civil process agency is highlighted, including its history, services, and firearms information, as well as accident reports, sex offender registration, and policy data.
http://www.madisoncountysheriff.com/
The location, hours of operation, and a calendar of programs and events hosted by the library in Madison, Nebraska are posted, along with an overview of its services, resources, and contacts.
http://www.madisonlibrary.net/
Serving the community for more than one hundred and thirty years, the newspaper is published weekly. A brief history of the Madison, Nebraska publication, its subscription rates, and office hours are featured.
http://www.madisonstar-mail.com/
Trinity Lutheran Church and School
Meeting at its facilities on South Jackson Street, the Madison, Nebraska church and 4-8th grade school are highlighted, with a calendar of church and school events, a newsletter, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.trinitylutheranmadison.com/
Trinity United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation in Madison, Nebraska meets at its facilities on South Main Street. A church newsletter, bulletin, and calendar of upcoming events are displayed, and photographs of past events and of the congregation are included.
http://www.madisontrinityumc.org/
UNL Extension in Madison County
The University of Nebraska - Lincoln extension facility in Madison offers agricultural research, consumer and family economics and development, 4-H and youth development programs, and other services. Its location and hours are featured.
http://madison.unl.edu/
