Madison, MS
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About Madison
- • Country singer Steve Azar, known for "I Don't Have to Be Me ('Til Monday)," hails from Madison.
- • The first prototype for the temperature blanket knitting trend started in a Madison craft group.
- • The construction of the Illinois Central Railroad in the 1850s spurred the town's growth.
- • A time capsule buried in 1976 in Madison is scheduled to be opened in 2076.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 impacted Madison, leading to infrastructure improvements.
- • Named for President James Madison, it was incorporated in 1856.
- • With over 27,000 residents, it's one of Mississippi's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 328 feet above sea level, its terrain is gently rolling hills.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- • Being there feels like peaceful, upscale suburban living with a touch of Southern charm.
- • The Mississippi Braves, a minor league affiliate, play in nearby Pearl.
- • Ole Miss and Mississippi State's Egg Bowl rivalry is a huge event in the area.