WELCOME TO MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ROAD CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURES
Questions can be directed to The Highway Office at 618-939-8682 or highway@monroecountyil.gov .
GIS MAPS AND APPS
GIS has created some new user friendly maps/apps. Click the link above to check them out.
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.
Featured Upcoming Events Shown Below
To view full calendar events visit our Events page.
Special County Board Meeting
May 19 @ 3:30 pmFirebird Fest
May 21Monroe County Board Meeting
May 23 @ 8:15 amEast-West Council of Governments
May 25 @ 10:00 amWaterloo Municipal Band Concert
May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm