Monroe County, County in south central Iowa, United States.
Monroe County spans 434 square miles of terrain at an elevation of 240 meters, containing the cities of Albia, Eddyville, Lovilia, and Melrose.
Initially named Kishkekosh County after a Meskwaki chief, the area was renamed Monroe County in 1843 to honor the fifth President of the United States.
The county experienced substantial population changes due to coal mining activities, reaching over 25,000 residents in 1910 before declining in subsequent decades.
Three major transportation routes serve the region: U.S. Highway 34, Iowa Highway 5, and Iowa Highway 137, connecting residents to neighboring counties.
The former mining community of Buxton within Monroe County maintained a majority-Black population during the early 1900s, marking a distinct demographic pattern.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1843
Capital city: Albia
Elevation above the sea: 240 m
Website: http://monroecoia.us
Shares border with: Mahaska County, Appanoose County, Wapello County, Davis County, Marion County, Lucas County, Wayne County
Website: http://monroecoia.us
GPS coordinates: 41.02833,-92.87000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 20:29
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Appanoose County Courthouse
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Edmundson Park Historic District
33.6 km
Second Baptist Church
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Phillip Hoffman House
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Monroe County Courthouse
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Oskaloosa Public Library
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Eveland Bridge
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Bellefountain Bridge
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Hammond Covered Bridge
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Oskaloosa City Hall
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Lincoln School
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Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail
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Drake Public Library
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Porter Hall
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United States Post Office
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Harvey Railroad Bridge
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Dr. George A. Jenkins House
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John H. Shoemake House
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Stratton House
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Sturdivant-Sawyer House
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Stock Judging Pavilion
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