Madison, WV

united states

Madison, the county seat of Boone County, sits along US Route 119 in southern West Virginia's Coal River valley. About 35 miles south of Charleston, this mountain town of 2,800 serves as a regional hub for the surrounding coal mining communities. The main route in follows US 119 through scenic Appalachian valleys, while State Route 3 connects east-west across the county. The 1922 red brick courthouse with its prominent clock tower serves as the town's most recognizable landmark.