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:

Monroe County Board of Elections will hold their

March  meeting on Monday, 3/3/2025 @

4:00 p.m. 

 

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