Madison, West Virginia
Madison is a city of 2,788 people in Boone County, West Virginia.
Why visit Madison
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Workman Knob, Boone County Courthouse and Madison National Bank.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Madison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madison
Madison is a city and former coal town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,911 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Boone County.
From the Wikipedia article Madison, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Boone County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Courthouse in West Virginia, United States
Madison National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bank building in West Virginia, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
History
Madison was first established as Boone Court House. The town was renamed circa 1865, presumably for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. Other theories hold that it was named for lawyer James Madison Laidley or for William Madison Peyton, a pioneer coal operator, who was a leader in the movement which resulted in the formation of Boone County and for whom Peytona on Big Coal River was also named. Madison was incorporated in 1906.
The first courthouse at Madison, a log structure, was burned by Union troops early in the Civil War. The second courthouse, made of local brick, served until 1913, and a frame building was used by county officials for the next several years. The present Boone County Courthouse, occupied in 1921, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Madison is the "Gateway to the Coalfields," as it is located on a principal route through the southern coalfields. It occupied a strategic place during the Mine Wars. Miners twice rallied at the town ballpark in August 1921, to consider whether to continue their march to neighboring Logan and Mingo counties. Thousands of armed marchers passed through the town and surrounding region on their way to and from the fighting at Blair Mountain, which is located up Spruce Fork from Madison.
From the History section of Madison, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
51 Madison Avenue, Madison
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Boone Career And Technical Center
School · 2.7 mi
3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy Ste B, Foster
Healthcare2
Map of Madison
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 33°F | 4.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 52°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Madison 3Nnw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boone County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-02-26: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Alum Creek 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Chesapeake 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Logan 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Belle 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- South Charleston 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Dunbar 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Charleston 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- St. Albans 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Hamlin 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Cross Lanes 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madison West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Boone County Courthouse West Virginia, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- Madison National Bank from south, Nyttend, Public domain
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