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The Destination
Madison County is located 15 miles north of Asheville, North
Carolina, in Western North Carolina and offer access to major
interstates: I-26, I-40, and I-81.
The County, which covers 449 square miles, is home to approximately
21,000 people.
There are three towns in
Madison County and many small communities. The towns
are:
Hot Springs: Located at the junction of
the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River, Hot Springs
was once a Mecca for wealthy Southerners attracted by the
hot naturals springs and cool mountain air. Today, Hot
Springs is a way station for hikers and a magnet for people
who want to experience the therapeutic value and healing power
of the springs.
Mars Hill:
The college community of Mars Hill is known for its artistic
heritage and cultural treasures such as the Southern Appalachian
REpertory Theatre, the Rural Life Museum and the music and
arts and crafts festivals hosted by Mars
Hill College.
Marshall: The seat of Madison
County government, Marshall maintains a progressive and
competitive small business climate. At the same time,
the community has also succeeded in preserving a history and
habits of a slower time and another way of life. |
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Proximity to Major Centers
| City |
Miles |
| Asheville
NC |
20 |
| Atlanta
GA |
230 |
| Birmingham
AL |
375 |
| Charleston
SC |
241 |
| Charlotte
NC |
135 |
| Cincinnati
OH |
380 |
| Greenville
SC |
85 |
| Johnson
City TN |
61 |
| Raleigh/Durham NC |
260 |
| Spartanburg SC |
83 |
| Winston-Salem NC |
163 |
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Copyright
© 2010, Madison County Economic Development Board |
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