Monroe was a major cotton producer in the state during the 1900s. Landmarks include Monroe County, State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage and Forsyth Commercial Historic District. Monroe is the birthplace of Frances Conroy, actress.
Monroe, Georgia gifts and souvenirs: 37 designs made from Monroe's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Monroe Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Monroe Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Monroe Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Monroe Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Monroe Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Monroe Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 13,234 → 2020: 14,928
From Wikidata (CC0).
Monroe was founded in 1818 as seat of the newly formed Walton County. It was incorporated as a town in 1821 and as a city in 1896. It is named after James Monroe.
Monroe was a major cotton producer in the state during the 1900s. The two main cotton mills in Monroe used to be the driving economic force in the region. Now the mills no longer produce for the cotton industry, but rather serve as economic engines for the region by housing antique markets, event space, and other unique retail.
In July 1946, the area was the site of the last mass lynching in the United States. A White mob attacked and killed two Black married couples who were driving through the area. The four people were pulled from their car and shot several times.
A Civil War memorial, in the form of a statue of a Confederate soldier, stands adjacent to the county courthouse in downtown Monroe.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Monroe, Georgia, revision 1381839727 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Monroe sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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8 free coloring pages of Monroe, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Monroe's population was 14,928 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 13,234 in 2010.
State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage
Monroe County
Towaliga River
Forsyth Commercial Historic District