Monroe History - Monroe Shock Absorbers

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 140 years ago today, Monroe finally became an integral part of the network of railroads in Georgia. On page 100 of "Wayfarers In Walton," Anita Sams tells us: "On March 11, 1884, the Walton Railroad Company [Tracks from Monroe to Social Circle ]was purchased by the Gainesville, Jefferson, and Southern Railroad Company [this would eventually become the Gainesville-Midland]. Their branch from Belmont to Hoschton was extended 26 miles to Monroe, and the 54-mile stretch from Ga

Billington Sanders Walker II, President of the Bank of Monroe, President of the Monroe Cotton Mill, Editor of Monroe's first Newspaper, responsible for putting the clock in the Historic Courthouse, trustee of Monroe Schools, namesake of Walker Baptist Church and father of Governor Clifford Walker, was born in Monroe in 1852 and was a young boy when he watched the Yankees plunder goods from Monroe's only general store at the time, Calvin Nowell & Company. He graduated from the University of Georg

Join us for the Monroe County Fair July 27-Aug 2! | Monroe County Fair

Monroe County Legislature approves raises for top county leaders