Madison in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
City of Madison
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, November 8, 2009
1. City of Madison Marker
Establish in 1856 as a shipping station on the Memphis and Charleston R.R., the town was platted on land owned by James Clemens and incorporated by vote of its citizens in 1869. First officials included William R. Johnston, mayor, and five aldermen, William B. Dunn, first depot agent; Thomas J. Clay, first postmaster; George W. Martin, first merchant; James H. Bibb, planter and Dr. George R. Sullivan.
The community remained small until the growth of industries associated with Redstone Arsenal and the Jetport in the 1950's and 1960's transformed Madison into thriving city.
Erected 1989 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 41.643′ N, 86° 44.923′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. "The Roundhouse" (a few steps from this marker); Trail of Tears (a few steps from this marker); Madison County Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Affair at Madison Station / Affair at Indian Creek Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Madison Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pension Row (approx. 0.4 miles away); Madison Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); James Henry Bibb (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . .
1. James Henry Bibb. James Henry Bibb was one of the founders of Madison Station, which later became the city of Madison, Alabama. (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
2. Thomas J. Clay. First Postmaster (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
3. Dr George Richard Sullivan. Doctor (Submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, November 8, 2009
2. Madison City Park
Marker is located off photo to the left.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 25, 2009
3. City of Madison Marker behind Wall of Heroes
Photographed By Ken Smith, December 4, 2012
4. City of Madison Missing Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,646 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on December 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on December 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
