Welcome to Fort Madison – the fastest growing city in Iowa. Fort Madison is a progressive community with so much to do and see, so come to our community and see for yourself what we have to offer.

In Fort Madison youll'll discover history meshing with a community of 12,000 people with a progressive outlook. You'll find cultural attactions, recreations, good schools, quality health care and an ideal setting for businesses to grow and people to live.

Here area few interesting facts about Fort Madison: The fort was home to the 1st Regiment U.S. Infantry from 1808-1813. Richard Chaney moved from Keokuk to Prison Creek and both men's claim to the land overlapped and they fought about it. Soldiers from Fort Des Moines intervene.

John Knapp and Nathaniel Knapp built their cabins in the fort and used the well that was used by the inhabitants of the fort. They opened trade with the Indians. By fall of 1835 there were four cabins that composed the settlement and those settlers named it Madison. The "Fort" part of the name was added because Wisconsin Territory already had a Madison and then it made it easier to receive their mail by horseback.

Whatever your real estate goals, you’ll find a proud and historic community waiting to welcome you and your family. So come join us and be part of something special.