Madison, North Carolina Facts for Kids

Madison is a town in Rockingham County, North Carolina. In 2020, about 2,132 people lived there. Madison is part of a larger area called the Piedmont Triad. This region includes cities like Greensboro and High Point.

For many years, Madison was home to the main office of Remington Arms. This was a big company that made firearms. In 2020, the company faced problems and closed down. However, another company called Marlin Firearms is still in Madison. It is now owned by Sturm, Ruger & Co..

History of Madison
- Art and Public Works
- Historic Places and Buildings
Schools in Madison
- Local Schools
Geography of Madison
- Land and Water Area
Population and People
- Population Changes Over Time
- Who Lives in Madison?
Notable People from Madison
See also

History of Madison

Madison has a rich history with many interesting stories.

Art and Public Works

In 1940, a talented artist named Jean Watson created a special painting. It was a mural called Early Summer in North Carolina. This artwork was placed in the town's post office. It was part of a project by the Works Progress Administration. This program helped artists and workers during tough economic times.

Historic Places and Buildings

Many important places in Madison are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected.

War Memorial Clock Tower

These historic spots include:

Academy Street Historic District: An area with many old and important buildings.
The Boxwoods: A historic home.
Cross Rock Rapid Sluice: A special structure related to water flow.
Fewell-Reynolds House: Another historic house.
Gravel Shoals Sluice: Similar to Cross Rock, related to water.
Jacob's Creek Landing: A historical landing spot.
Mayo River Sluice: Another water-related structure.
Roberson's Fish Trap Shoal Sluice: A place where fish were historically caught.
Alfred Moore Scales Law Office: The old office of a famous politician.
Slink Shoal Sluice and Wing Dams: More structures related to water management.

The oldest building still standing in downtown Madison is called the Boxley House. It gives us a peek into the town's past.

Schools in Madison

Madison and the surrounding area have several schools for different age groups.

Local Schools

Preschools: Western Rockingham Preschool/Daycare.
Elementary Schools: Dillard Elementary School, New Vision Elementary School, Huntsville Elementary School.
Middle School: Western Rockingham Middle School.
High School: Dalton L. McMichael High School (located in nearby Mayodan, NC).

Geography of Madison

Madison is located in North Carolina. It has a specific size and is made up of land and water.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau measures the size of towns. They found that Madison covers about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.30%, is water.

Population and People

The number of people living in Madison has changed over the years. This information comes from official counts called censuses.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	295	—
1880	361	22.4%
1890	450	24.7%
1900	813	80.7%
1910	1,033	27.1%
1920	1,247	20.7%
1930	1,497	20.0%
1940	1,683	12.4%
1950	1,789	6.3%
1960	1,912	6.9%
1970	2,018	5.5%
1980	2,806	39.0%
1990	2,371	−15.5%
2000	2,262	−4.6%
2010	2,246	−0.7%
2020	2,132	−5.1%
2021 (est.)	2,120	−5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Madison?

The 2020 United States census collected information about the people living in Madison. It showed that there were 2,129 people in the town. These people lived in 995 households, which are like homes or families. There were also 595 families.

The census also looks at the different groups of people. Here is a breakdown of the racial composition in Madison:

Madison racial composition
Race	Number	Percentage
White (non-Hispanic)	1,332	62.56%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	587	27.57%
Native American	13	0.61%
Asian	25	1.17%
Other/Mixed	88	4.13%
Hispanic or Latino	84	3.95%

Notable People from Madison

Many interesting people have come from or lived in Madison. Here are a few of them:

Linda Carter Brinson (born 1948) – An editor and writer.
Richard H. Cardwell (1845–1931) – A politician and judge. He was a leader in the Virginia House of Delegates.
William D. Cardwell (1868–1954) – Also a politician, who served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Benny Carter (1943–2014) – A painter who grew up in Madison.
J. P. Carter (1915–2000) – A politician and military officer. He also served as the Mayor of Madison.
Mary Cardwell Dawson (1894–1962) – An opera singer and voice teacher.
William "Bill" Lindsay (1881-1963) – A baseball player.
Robert Opie Lindsay (1894-1952) – A brave pilot in World War I.
Maryhelen Mayfield (born 1946) – A ballet dancer and arts leader.
Dalton L. McMichael (1914–2001) – A business leader and generous giver.
Johnny Meador (1892–1970) – Another baseball player.
Carolyn Pfeiffer – A person who produces movies.
Henrietta Williams Settle Reid (1824–1913) – She was the First Lady of North Carolina.
Charles A. Reynolds (1848–1936) – An engineer and politician. He was the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.
Alfred Moore Scales (1827–1892) – A politician who served as the Governor of North Carolina.
Shirley Wilson (1925–2021) – A football player and coach.

Madison, North Carolina facts for kids

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