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WELCOME TO MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Road Closure Announcements

  • 7/9/2025 – Wiegand Road will be closed again at its intersection with IL Route 159 beginning Monday, July 14th and lasting approximately 1 week.         A Detour Route will not be marked, but Braun Road to M Road appears to be the most viable route.
  • 7/3/2025 – Schrader Drive, southwest of New Hanover, will be closed on Wednesday, July 9th from 7:30 am to 3 pm. In the event of an emergency, we     will do our best to get emergency vehicles through.  Questions can be directed to Marty Mertz, Commissioner, Road District No. 6 at 618-340-3955.
  • Bluff Road at its crossing of Carr Creek near Columbia will be restricted to 1 lane beginning on or around May 28th.  The closure will be signalized.  In addition, Valmeyer Road at the intersection of Bluff Road will be closed to all traffic beginning on May 28th.  Please expect delays and use extreme caution when travelling Bluff Road during this time.

Monroe/Randolph County Enterprise Zone 2024

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GIS MAPS AND APPS

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Welcome to Monroe County, Illinois

The lush rolling hills and fertile farmland in Monroe County make it a wonderful location to raise a family. With a population of just under 34,000, it boasts numerous picturesque communities including the larger towns of Columbia, Waterloo (county seat), Valmeyer, Hecker, as well as other smaller quaint villages such as Maeystown and Fults.

Founded in 1816 and named for James Monroe, Monroe County is located in Southwest Illinois and is bordered on the west by the Mississippi river. Geographically the county is located just 11 miles to the south east of St. Louis Missouri.

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