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Located in the northeast region of Missouri, Monroe County has a population of 8,666 according to the most recent census conducted in 2020. The county seat of Monroe County is Paris. This county is known as the birthplace of the famous American writer Mark Twain, who spent his early childhood in the area.
Monroe County was established on January 6, 1831, and was named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. During the early settlement of the region, many migrants from the Upper South, especially Kentucky and Tennessee, made their way to Monroe County. They brought with them their traditions of slaveholding and agriculture, cultivating crops such as tobacco and hemp that were similar to those grown in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky. The settlers also brought with them the distinctive antebellum architecture and culture of their home states. The county became known as the heart of "Little Dixie" due to its strong Southern influence.
Today, Monroe County is a rural area with a rich history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore sites related to Mark Twain's early life, as well as other historic landmarks and museums. The county also offers outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, and camping.
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The Wedge, otherwise known as the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, is a historic bank located in Monroe City, Monroe County, Missouri. Constructed in 1917, this unique building is shaped like a wedge and is covered in tapestry brick. One of the building's most impressive features is its canted entrance, which is covered in glazed terra cotta tile and has a granite base.
The Wedge has been recognized for its architectural and historical significance and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. Visitors to the area can appreciate the building's unique design and learn about its role in the history of the community. The Wedge is a notable example of early 20th-century commercial architecture and a valuable addition to the cultural heritage of Monroe County.
Cannon Power Plant ● RR 2 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4843
City Hall ● 109 2nd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4585
City-Monroe City Muni Utlts ● 300 N Main St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4441
Drivers License ● 109 2nd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2330
Dulany Meml Public Library ● 101 N Main St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4707
Farm Service Agency ● 18771 Highway 15 ● Paris ● (660) 327-4137
Madison City Hall ● 209 S Main St ● Madison ● (660) 291-5235
Madison Public Library ● 113 E Broadway St ● Madison ● (660) 291-3695
Madison Sewer Treatment Plant ● 209 S Main St ● Madison ● (660) 291-8610
Madison-West Monroe Fire ● 207 W Broadway St ● Madison ● (660) 291-3456
Monroe City Fire Dept ● 135 E Summer St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4405
Monroe City Gas Water & Sewer ● 126 E Summer St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2488
Monroe City Hall ● 109 2nd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4585
Monroe City Library ● 109 2nd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4585
Monroe City License Office ● 109 2nd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4585
Monroe City Police Dept ● 300 N Main St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4431
Monroe City Regl Airport Ofc ● 300 N Main St # 67 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4845
Monroe City Street Dept ● 100 S Monroe St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4759
Monroe City Water Plant ● 40098 Monroe Road 596 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2822
Monroe County Ambulance ● 25521 Highway 24 ● Paris ● (660) 327-4757
Monroe County Coroner ● 128 W Caldwell St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4167
Monroe County Family Svc ● 315 N Washington St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4185
Monroe County Health Departmen ● 310 Market St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4653
Monroe County Historical Scty ● 112 S Main St # 5 ● Paris ● (660) 327-1831
Monroe County Home Health Dept ● 310 Market St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4259
Monroe County Sheriff ● 300 N Main St ● Paris ● (660) 327-5175
Monroe County Social Svc ● 315 N Washington St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4185
Monroe County Soil-Water ● 18771 Highway 15 ● Paris ● Not Available
Paris City Business Office ● 25804 Business Highway 24 ● Paris ● (660) 327-4334
Paris Electric Dept ● 124 W Caldwell St ● Paris ● (660) 327-5100
Paris Rural Fire Protctn Dist ● 120 W Caldwell St ● Paris ● (660) 327-5175
Paris Sheriff Dept ● 300 N Main St ● Paris ● (660) 327-5175
USPS ● 305 Main St ● Holliday ● (660) 266-3379
USPS ● 101 N Main St ● Madison ● (660) 291-3091
USPS ● 416 N Main St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4757
USPS ● 307 N Washington St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4717
USPS ● 35595 Route D ● Santa Fe ● (573) 685-2261
USPS ● 24599 Monroe Road 473 ● Stoutsville ● (573) 672-3311
Ben Franklin ● 100 S Main St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4395
Delish Dish ● 301 E Hickory St ● Paris ● (573) 397-5236
Dollar General ● 601 W Broadway St ● Madison ● (660) 833-4821
Dollar General ● 927 US Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 731-5110
Dollar General ● 202 E Marion St ● Paris ● (417) 501-0975
Don Johannaber Plumbing & Htg ● 425 Warren Rd ● Paris ● (660) 327-4351
Hip Boutique ● 226 N Main St ● Paris ● (573) 473-0574
Mosswood Meadows Golf Course ● 1315 Lakeview Dr ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2088
Orscheln Farm & Home ● 1110 Highway 24 # 50 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-1140
Phillips 66 ● 625 Business Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4104
Robey Building Supply ● 107 N Vine St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4635
White Barn Processing ● 36086 Monroe Road 370 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-1289
Dos Primos Mexican Restaurant ● 600 US Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2288
Dry Dock Rest Bar Motel ● 18340 Monroe Road 489 ● Stoutsville ● (573) 565-3584
Dugout Sports Bar & Grill ● 217 S Vine St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-9774
Hardee's ● 1003 US Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2548
Hoof Steakhouse ● 401 E Broadway St ● Madison ● (660) 291-4664
Jonesy's Cafe LLC ● 216 N Main St ● Paris ● (660) 327-5707
Miller's Bar & Grill Inc ● 220 N Main St ● Paris ● (660) 327-4305
Monroe Family Restaurant ● 601 US Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-8000
New Beijing Restaurant ● 1110 US Highway 24 36 E # 10 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4250
Pizza Hut ● 1110 US Highway 24 36 E # 95 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4300
Scoreboard Bar & Grill ● 103 E Summer St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-1600
Spokes & Spurs ● 100 S Main St ● Madison ● (660) 291-8000
Subway ● 625 E Highway 24 ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-6047
DCS Head Start-Monroe ● 309 3rd St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-3495
Holliday C-2 School District ● 201 Curtright St ● Holliday ● (660) 266-3412
Holy Rosary School ● 415 S Locust St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-2422
Middle Grove C-1 School Dist ● 11476 Route M ● Madison ● (660) 291-8583
Monroe City Junior High School ● 420 N Washington St ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4742
Monroe City Senior High School ● 401 US Highway 24 36 E ● Monroe City ● (573) 735-4626
Paris Elementary School ● 725 Cleveland St ● Paris ● (660) 289-0980