Quicktown, Pennsylvania is a scenic rural community in Northeastern Pennsylvania approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of Scranton, more specifically in the eastern portion of Madison Township. (known to the locals as Madisonville). Madison Twp (Madisonville) formed on Aug. 7, 1849 from parts of Covington and Jefferson Townships and is named after President James Madison. Located on most printed maps about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) Northeast of Madisonville corners, Quicktown is centered at Quicktown Corners, the intersection of Quicktown Road and Rt. 690 in Madison Township. This intersection was previously known as Carey's Corners after the Carey family that lived near the intersection.