Hello Madison County
Madison County, located in North Carolina's Mountain region, was formed from Buncombe and Yancey Counties in 1851 and was named for President James Madison. Communities include the county seat of Marshall (incorporated in 1863), Mars Hill, Faust, Hot Springs, Spring Creek, Joe, Trust, Luck, Walnut, and Whiterock.
This Blue Ridge gem in Western North Carolina is home to over 55,000 acres of National Forest providing a majestic backdrop to the world’s third oldest river—the mighty French Broad. Their timeless tradition of musical history which is known worldwide will accompany you as you share the majesty of nature and the rural abundance of their small town heritage.
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Rural Heritage Museum
Housed in the historic native stone Montague Building, which was built in 1919 and originally used as a library and now on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside the museum are relevant artifacts to the history and culture of the area.
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs, located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and cuddled along the banks of Spring Creek and the French Broad River, is a town rich in history and beaming with natural charm.
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Marshall
The Town of Marshall is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina on the banks of the French Broad River and is rich in history, scenery, outdoor activities and mountain culture.
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Bailey Mountain Bike Park
The only year-round gravity-specific bike park in the southeast is just minutes from the town of Mars Hill. Bailey Mountain Bike Park features over 1000 vertical feet of elevation otherwise unheard of in the Southeast.
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