In the heart of the Madison historic district is the Four Freedoms Park. Erected in 1909 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a Confederate monument is located in Confederate Square in Four Freedoms Park. A plaque placed on the monument by the Sons of Confederate Veterans around 2005 lists the names of soldiers in units formed in Madison County who were Killed in Action and Died in Service.

The park also includes a monument erected in 1996 which is dedicated to the former slaves of Madison County. Dedicated on the anniversary of Florida's endorsement of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the memorial carries this inscription: This monument is dedicated to the former slaves of Madison County, their supporters and the unsung heroes who gave their prayers, blood, sweat and tears to help make our community what it is today.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Photo courtesy Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN).