Monroe, Georgia
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N 33° 47.670 W 083° 42.772
17S E 248834 N 3742679
The City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President.
Waymark Code: WM6N2Y
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2009
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Text from Georgia Historic marker GHM 147-3
This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 158 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Viginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as Governor of Virginia twice. He was Minister to France, helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase and was Minister to England and Spain. He served as Secretary of State, and later of War for President Madison. He was elected President in 1816 and again in 1820 and is best known as author of the monroe Doctrine. He died in New York in 1831.
GHM 147-3 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1955
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Monroe is a city in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 11,409 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Walton County