Steve Cornelius Regional Editor
Discover the Hidden Gems of Madison County with the 2025 Community Guide
The Madison County 2025 Community Guide is the Richmond Register ’ s gift to the residents of Berea , Richmond , and all of Madison County . The Community Guide helps Madison County residents discover places to visit and upcoming events . It also provides a detailed list of agencies and organizations in the area .
This Community Guide has important addresses and phone numbers for key Madison County entities . This colorful guide lists all government officials in Berea , Richmond , and Madison County . The list also includes local , state , and national legislators . It features various religious organizations and schools in Madison County .
Baptist Health Richmond , founded in 1892 , used to be called the Pattie A . Clay Regional Medical Center . It mainly serves Madison , Estill , Garrard , Jackson , and Lee counties . The hospital has 105 beds : 94 for acute care and 11 for psychiatric care . It provides 30 types of services . These include inpatient care , diagnostics , heart care , general surgery , and behavioral health .
We also look into why local healthcare is usually the best option . Dr . Nuzhat Naqvi , MD at Richmond Primary Care , would tell you that in her clinic , things are always the same . No changing schedule , no long waits , the same staff for years at a time .
Saint Joseph Berea is a not-for-profit , faith-based hospital located in Berea , Kentucky . The hospital offers vital care for people in Madison , Estill , Garrard , Jackson , and Rockcastle counties .
The Richmond Powwow is a local event that honors the past and educates the future . Every year for the last 31 years , on the last weekend of September , the Richmond Powwow Association hosts the Richmond Powwow . A powwow is a Native American celebration of the end of the growing season and the beginning of winter .
Eastern Kentucky University has been at the heart of the Richmond community . Known as the Campus Beautiful , EKU offers a mix of all the best Kentucky has to offer . Richmond is in east-central Kentucky . It features beautiful bluegrass landscapes , rolling hills , and Appalachian foothills .
Berea College is a private liberal arts work college . Founded in 1855 , it was the first college in the Southern U . S . to welcome all genders and races . It maintained integration from 1866 until 1904 , and then again after 1954 .
Ignite Academy is changing how students in Madison County
get ready for life after graduation . Ignite Academy has two campuses : Ignite North in Richmond and Ignite South in Berea . It offers various career pathways . These pathways help students gain skills and experience . This prepares them for the workforce or for higher education . Ignite ’ s mission is to educate , train , and prepare students for a seamless transition into their chosen future .
The Madison County Public Library offers two centers for creating art at both the Richmond and Berea locations : the Makerlab and the Joan Kleine Creative Studio .
Escape to the heart of Madison County and uncover the hidden gem that is the Pinnacles . Rated the best hike in Kentucky by Outside magazine , this beautiful spot has amazing views , various trails , and a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure . Located in the Berea College Forest , the Pinnacles are easily accessible and provide a perfect getaway for both seasoned hikers and those new to the world of outdoor adventures .
Madison County offers a wonderful variety of golf courses that provide a challenge for every level of competitor . There are six facilities spread across the county , meaning that every golfer in the area is only minutes away from a great course .
The Berea Celtic Fest is an annual festival dating back 16 years that celebrates Celtic and Irish folk music in Central Kentucky . The festival takes place from the 14th through the 17th of August . The Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering is made up of a variety of workshops , presentations , and concerts that people can attend throughout Berea .
Richmond ’ s Okonite cable facility was created in 1878 and has been a provider of a variety of insulated cables since then that are used across the electric industry . The Richmond plant produces Okoguard EPR cables , armored cables ( such as CLX or Loxarmor ), railroad signal cables , and control cables .
For almost a hundred years , Concrete Materials Company has helped shape Richmond and nearby areas . Founded in 1931 by L . M . Winges and G . M . Robertson , CMC started as a small operation in Lexington . Now , it is a trusted provider of concrete solutions and construction products .
Enjoy the in-depth features of Madison County ’ s top activities . This special edition Community Guide gives you valuable contact information . Keep it as a unique look at what Madison County offers .
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