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Official Website for Madison County, Iowa. Frequently Asked...
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It has been self-governed since 1849. It was named after...
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The office of the County Auditor was created in 1870 as part...
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Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,548. The county seat is Winterset. Madison County is included in the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison County is famous for being the county where John Wayne was born, and for a number of covered bridges.
Jun 29, 2022 · 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.
Discover the famous covered bridges, natural beauty, arts and culture, history and romance of Madison County, Iowa. Contact the chamber for custom itineraries and guided tours of the birthplace of John Wayne and The Bridges of Madison County.
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.
- Tim Trudell
- Midwest (Nebraska)
Madison County is the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa, with the largest group of covered bridges that exists in one area in the western half of the Mississippi Valley. Stop by our Welcome Center at 73 Jefferson Street in Winterset for a map to the covered bridges or download it below.