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.

 

 

 

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DID YOU KNOW????

You can register to vote, change your address,

checking your polling locations, get a copy of

your precinct card and even check your sample ballot 

during elections by going to the Ga My Voter Page. 

Click the link below to check it out!! 

https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

Your precinct card is something that can be used

to get or renew your carry permit or sometimes used

to verify your address. 

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