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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 sys-

tem, 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. Cov-

ering 26 square miles, Monroe is about 75 percent developed,

according to the towns Conservation Department. Histor-

ic 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 in-

corporated, from being a predominantly farming community

to a suburban community that maintains itself through pro-

gressive 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 .