Namesake of Neighborhood

1956: Our neighborhood’s namesake emerged with the start of Madison High School, which opened in 1956.

1983: Portland Neighborhood Associations were becoming more official. Madison North and Madison South were named for the residential areas north and south of Madison High School.

1990: “Madison North” changes to “Roseway” neighborhood.

2021: Madison High School changes name to McDaniel High School

2025: Madison South Neighborhood Name Conversation, take this survey to join the conversation