Madison County is located in the northeastern corner of Missouri and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Fredericktown.

Madison County is governed by a three-member county commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other elected officials.

The county is served by the Madison County R-III School District, which includes Fredericktown High School. The county is also home to several private schools, including St. Paul Lutheran School and St. Joseph Catholic School.

The economy of Madison County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the primary crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill and a furniture factory.

Madison County is home to several state parks, including Madison County State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Madison County Courthouse and the Madison County Jail.

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