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THE STORY OF MONROE

Monroe, Connecticut is located in eastern Fairfield County.

While the town has sustained a progressive growth over the

past 20 years, it has not lost its character and charm. Monroe is

a family-oriented community with an excellent school system,

recreational facilities and a variety of houses of worship.

The town of Monroe, named after James Monroe the fifth

President of the United States, serving from 1817-1825, is a

growing community in Fairfield County Connecticut. The Town

of Monroe Connecticut was incorporated in 1823. Covering 26

square miles, Monroe is about 75 percent developed, according

to the towns Conservation Department. Historic properties

can be found in Monroe Center, a designated historic district

distinguished by a green and an Episcopal church dating to

Thomas Jefferson’s presidency.

Monroe has seen many changes over the years since it was

incorporated, from being a predominantly farming community

to a suburban community that maintains itself through

progressive economic development. The town of Monroe

boasts a large amount of recreational facilities such as Wolfe

Park, Great Hollow Lake, Webb Mountain and the Rails to Trails

bike paths that provide a variety of enjoyment.