Monroe County

Monroe County is an administrative division in northern Missouri located between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The territory contains farmland, rolling terrain, and several small communities spread across the region.

Missouri's state legislature created this county on January 6, 1831, naming it after the fifth U.S. President. The formation reflected the region's development as settlers expanded into northern Missouri territories.

The courthouse and other historic buildings in Paris display mid-nineteenth century architectural styles that shape how the towns look today. These structures reflect how people built important places during that era.

Visitors can access county administrative services in Paris, the seat of government, during standard business hours. Plan ahead as the county is best explored by car, with communities scattered across the landscape.

The territory sits framed by two major rivers, which shapes its geography and influences agricultural patterns. This location between two river valleys has defined how the region developed since its establishment.

Location: Missouri

Inception: January 6, 1831

Capital city: Paris

Shares border with: Shelby County, Ralls County, Audrain County, Marion County, Randolph County, Macon County

Website: http://monroecountymo.org

GPS coordinates: 39.50000,-92.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41