The Bridges of Madison County fantasy in which a virile stranger materializes in the kitchen of a quiet housewife and takes her into his arms." The book debuted on the "New York Times" bestseller list in August 1992 and slowly climbed to number 1, and remained on the list for over three years (164 consecutive weeks), through October 8, 1995. "The Bridges of Madison County" was made into a 1995 film of the same name, adapted by Richard LaGravenese and directed by Clint Eastwood. It stars Eastwood and Meryl Streep. "The Bridges of Madison County" was adapted into a Tony Award-winning musical with music and
Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana Monroe Township is one of fourteen townships in Madison County, Indiana, United States. In the 2010 census, its population was 8,786 and it contained 4,098 housing units. Monroe Township was organized in 1836. It was named for President James Monroe. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of , of which (or 99.94%) is land and (or 0.04%) is water. (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) The township contains these six cemeteries: Bell, Donahue, Parkview, Pisgah, Star and Walker. Monroe Township residents may obtain a