Monroe County, County seat in northern Missouri, United States.
Monroe County spans across 172,800 acres of agricultural land between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, featuring rolling hills and fertile farmland.
The Missouri General Assembly established Monroe County on January 6, 1831, naming it after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
The county maintains multiple historical buildings in Paris, including a courthouse that reflects the architectural style of mid-nineteenth century Missouri.
The county administration provides essential services to residents through offices located in the Paris courthouse, operating during standard business hours.
Monroe County contains six incorporated communities and numerous unincorporated settlements, connected by a network of state highways and county roads.
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: March 3, 2025 07:18
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