Madison County (Florida)

Madison County is a county located in the state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,224. Its county seat is Madison. Madison became a wet county as of August 28, 2012, meaning that the sale, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages is legal.HistoryMadison County was created in 1827. It was named for James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, who served from 1809 to 1817.The small town of Greenville in Madison County was the childhood home of rhythm and blues giant Ray Charles.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (2.8%) is water.Adjacent countiesBrooks County, Georgia - northLowndes County, Georgia - northeastHamilton County - eastSuwannee County - southeastLafayette County - southeastTaylor County - southwestJefferson County - west