Monroe County, County seat and administrative center in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States
Monroe County spans 474 square miles of mountainous terrain and agricultural land, with the New River flowing along its southwestern border.
The county, established in 1799 from Greenbrier County territory, was named after James Monroe, who later became the fifth President of the United States.
The annual Farmers' Day celebration in Union brings together local farming families for activities including parades, races, and community gatherings.
The Federal Prison Camp Alderson, located within Monroe County, operates as the first federal prison facility specifically designed for women in the nation.
Haynes Cave in Monroe County contains paleontological discoveries connected to Thomas Jefferson and served as a source for saltpeter mining operations.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: January 14, 1799
Capital city: Union
Shares border with: Greenbrier County, Summers County, Giles County, Craig County, Alleghany County
Website: http://monroecountywv.net
GPS coordinates: 37.56000,-80.54000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:12
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