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Find information about public services, elections, vital records, and more in Madison County, Iowa. Learn about the county history, communities, and attractions in this scenic area.
- About
Madison County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of...
- Assessor
The Assessor is charged with several administrative and...
- Auditor
The office of the County Auditor was created in 1870 as part...
- Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors has both legislative and...
- About
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,548. [1] The county seat is Winterset. [2] Madison County is included in the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. [3] Madison County is famous for being the county where John Wayne was born, and for a ...
- Planning Your Visit to The Bridges Fo Madison County
- The Covered Bridges of Madison County Iowa
- Other Things to Do in Madison County Iowa
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Here is all the basic information you’ll need to plan your trip to visit the covered bridges in Madison County. We also share some information on the history of covered bridges for those who might not be very familiar with these types of bridges.
At one time there were 19 (or perhaps 20) covered bridges built in Madison County. All these bridges were built in the 19th century and covered to help preserve the expensive flooring timbers in a time before treated lumber. Only six bridges remain today; however, only 5 are the original structures as the original Cedar Bridge was destroyed by arso...
There are, of course, other things to see in Madison County other than the covered bridges. Almost all of The Bridges of Maidson County was filmed in the area so there are several other movie locations you can visit. There are also a number of other non-Bridgesrelated things to do in the area.
Learn about the history and locations of the six covered bridges in Madison County, Iowa, made famous by the novel and film The Bridges of Madison County. Find tips on how to plan your trip, what to see and do, and where to stay in Winterset and St. Charles.
Madison County is the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa, with six historic bridges in scenic locations. Learn about the bridges' construction, history, and movie connection, and plan your route with a map or a guided tour.
Madison County is famous for its covered bridges, but it also offers a variety of attractions, from quilts and movies to wine and beer. Explore the historic downtown, the John Wayne museum, the Iowa Theater, and more in this charming Iowa destination.
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- Midwest (Nebraska)
Plan your next trip to Madison County, Iowa. Explore our covered bridges, bars, restaurants, things to do, shops, and lodging.
Dotting the classic Iowa landscape are the famed covered bridges of Madison County, immortalized in the novel, movie and musical, The Bridges of Madison County. At the county’s center is an authentic and thriving historic town square.
