Monroe County was formed in 1821 from Creek Indian land. It is named for President James Monroe, the 5th President

of the United States and author of the Monroe Doctrine.​Forsyth, the county seat, is named for John Forsyth, who,

as minister to Spain, negotiated the purchase of Florida in 1819. Culloden was named for a Scottish Highlander

who opened a store there  in 1780. Culloden is also the site of the oldest Methodist church in Georgia.

 

 

 

​​​​​​​​​IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Logic and Accurancy Testing Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that logic and accurancy testing and preparation

of voting equipment to be used in the June 17, 2025,

Special Primary Public Service Commissioner (PSC) will begin at 10:00 a.m.

May 21, 2024. Testing will continue day to day until complete

and members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing

and preparation will be conducted at the Monroe County Administration Building,

on the first floor, in the Board of Elections Office at 38 W. Main. Street.

                                                      

                                            

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