Monmouth, County seat in Warren County, Illinois, United States.
Monmouth extends across level terrain at 230 meters elevation, with residential neighborhoods surrounding a central business district along North Main Street.
The settlement, established in 1831, received its name from a resident who originated from Monmouth County, New Jersey, instead of the initially proposed name Kosciusko.
The Prime Beef Festival takes place annually after Labor Day, featuring a large parade that draws participants from across Western Illinois.
Monmouth Municipal Airport and the intersection of US Highway 34 and US Highway 67 provide transportation connections for the city's 8,902 residents.
Wyatt Earp, who became a prominent figure of law enforcement in the American West, was born in this Illinois municipality.
Location: Warren County
Inception: 1831
Elevation above the sea: 230 m
GPS coordinates: 40.91409,-90.64234
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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