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Madera County (/ m ə ˈ d ɛər ə / ⓘ), officially the County of Madera, is a county located at the geographic center of the U.S. state of California. [2] It features a varied landscape, encompassing the eastern San Joaquin Valley and the central Sierra Nevada, with Madera serving as the county seat. [3]
200 W. 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637. 559-675-7703. Accessibility Statement for County of Madera
Madera (Spanish for "Wood") is a city and county seat of Madera County, located in the San Joaquin Valley of California. [9] As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 66,224. [8]
Madera, California, is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage. It is the county seat of Madera County. Madera is home to the historic Madera County Courthouse and a fully operational drive-in movie theater. Founded by the California Lumber Company in 1876, the town’s name means “wood” in Spanish.
Spanning from the fertile plains of the San Joaquin Valley to the foothill elevations of Yosemite National Park, Madera County offers a bounty of surprises—barrel-aged port wines, freshly picked produce, Native American culture, vintage steam locomotives, ancient mammal fossils, and more.
Deep in the center of California, ancient forests, mountain foothills and picturesque towns converge in Madera County, easily reachable from the state’s largest cities. Well-known as the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park, Madera County has a long and fascinating history.
Discover the wonders of Madera County: your gateway to Yosemite and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore Oakhurst, Bass Lake, and Madera, with endless activities and places to stay. Uncover the perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure in this California gem.
MADERA. County seat, Madera. Created March 11, 1893, from a portion of Fresno County lying north of the San Joaquin River. Madera in Spanish signified “timber.” The county derived its name from the town of Madera, named when the California Lumber Company built a flume to carry lumber to the railroad there in 1876.
Madera County, officially established on May 16, 1893, holds a significant place in California’s history. However, its journey began back in 1876 when the first plots for the future Madera County seat were put up for auction.