Monroeville, County seat in Monroe County, Alabama
Monroeville extends across 13.4 square miles of Alabama terrain, featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods, municipal buildings, and commercial districts at 126 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed from Walker's Mill and Store to Centerville, before receiving its current name and incorporation as a city in 1899.
The Alabama Legislature declared Monroeville the Literary Capital of Alabama in 1997, recognizing its connection to authors Harper Lee and Truman Capote.
The Monroe County Heritage Museum presents regular performances of To Kill a Mockingbird, attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year.
The city gained national attention through Bryan Stevenson's defense of Walter McMillian, which became the subject of the book and film Just Mercy.
Location: Monroe County
Elevation above the sea: 126 m
Website: http://www.cityofmonroeville.com
Website: http://cityofmonroeville.com
GPS coordinates: 31.51807,-87.32754
Latest update: June 2, 2025 21:16
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