Monroe County Map, Alabama
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Monroe County, Alabama
Monroe County lies in southwest Alabama. The county seat is Monroeville with about 20,000 residents in the whole county. U.S. Highway 84 and Highway 21 cross through the county.
The Alabama River forms most of the county’s western border with fishing and scenic drives. The county’s economy is rooted in timber and agriculture because of its vast forests and farmland.
Monroeville is where author Harper Lee and Truman Capote met and became childhood friends. The old courthouse was a model in “To Kill a Mockingbird” but it now serves as a museum.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Monroe County |
| County Seat | Monroeville |
| Population | Approximately 20,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Monroeville, Beatrice, Excel, Frisco City, Megargel, Peterman, Uriah, Vredenburgh |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 84, U.S. Highway 21, State Route 41, State Route 47, State Route 59, State Route 136 |
| FIPS Code | 01-099 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,034 square miles (Land: 1,026 sq mi, Water: 8 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wilcox County (North), Butler County (Northeast), Conecuh County (East), Escambia County (Southeast), Baldwin County (Southwest), Clarke County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.5275° N, 87.3290° W |
| Etymology | Named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Monroe County Courthouse (famous for its connection to “To Kill a Mockingbird”), Old Claiborne (historic site), Rikard’s Mill Historical Park, Burnt Corn Creek Park, Alabama River |
| Website | Monroe County Website |
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