Featured Local Businesses
A handful of local businesses across the county — browse categories below for the full directory.
Communities of Madison County
Each Madison County community has its own character — explore what each has to offer.
Huntsville
Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County and its commercial and civic hub, home to the historic courthouse square and roughly 2,300 residents.
Elkins
Elkins sits on the western edge of Madison County, just a short drive from Fayetteville, making it one of the fastest-growing communities in the area.
Kingston
Kingston is a small rural community nestled in the rolling hills of northern Madison County, close to the War Eagle River watershed and popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
Combs
Combs is a tiny unincorporated community tucked into the Boston Mountains in the southern part of Madison County, with deeply rural character and dramatic terrain.
Wesley
Wesley is a small unincorporated community in western Madison County with a quiet, agricultural character and easy reach to both Huntsville and Fayetteville.
Hindsville
Hindsville is a historic small community best known as the home of War Eagle Mill and the nationally renowned War Eagle Craft Fair.
St. Paul
St. Paul is a scenic community along the Kings River in the southern part of Madison County, beloved by kayakers, canoeists, and anyone who wants to spend a day on Arkansas's clearest floating rivers.
Local Guides
Long-form articles for residents and visitors.
The Best Outdoor Activities in Madison County, Arkansas
Madison County sits in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks, making it one of the best-kept secrets for outdoor enthusiasts in the mid-South. From floating the Kings River to hiking the Ozark Highlands Trail, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the natural beauty here.
Read more →A Guide to Shopping Local in Huntsville, AR
Huntsville's small downtown district has more to offer than you might expect. Local hardware stores, family-owned diners, farm supply shops, and specialty retailers have served Madison County for generations. Here's where to start.
Read more →Moving to Madison County? Here's What to Know
Madison County has seen steady growth from families and retirees looking for a quieter life within reach of Northwest Arkansas. Whether you're coming from Fayetteville or from out of state, here's what locals wish they'd known before moving to the county.
Read more →War Eagle Mill and the Fall Craft Fair: A Madison County Tradition
Every October, War Eagle Mill hosts one of Arkansas's most beloved craft fairs, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the rolling hills near Hindsville. The mill itself — still grinding grain the old-fashioned way — is worth a visit any time of year.
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