Madden, Mississippi facts for kids
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Madden, Mississippi
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 Madden, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Madden, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Leake |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39109
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 673050 |
Madden is a small community in Leake County, Mississippi. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2006, only 74 people lived there, making it a very small place.
Madden is also home to Leake Academy. This is a private Christian school that teaches students from pre-kindergarten (K4) all the way through 12th grade. The school first opened its doors in January 1970.
History of Madden
The community of Madden has been around for a long time. A post office first started operating in Madden in the year 1880. This means people in the area could send and receive mail right there in their own community.
Madden NFL 07 Video Game Event
You might know the popular football video game series, Madden NFL. The game is named after a famous football person, John Madden.
In 2006, the company that makes the game, EA Sports, did something special. They chose Madden, Mississippi, as the place to release their new game, Madden NFL 07. They picked this community because it was the only place in the entire United States with the same name as John Madden!
It was a big event for the small community. Every single person living in Madden, Mississippi, received a free Xbox 360 gaming console. They also got a free copy of the new Madden NFL 07 game. Some famous NFL football players, like Jerry Rice, Warren Moon, and Marshall Faulk, even came to the release party!
Notable People from Madden
- Art Gardner was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of baseball in the United States.
