WELCOME TO MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Farmland Review Committee
The Monroe County Farmland Review Committee will meet on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. This meeting will be to discuss the 2022 Equalized Assessed Values for farmland as set forth by the Department of Revenue. The meeting will be held in room 220 of the Monroe County Courthouse.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection – May 22, 2021
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.
Featured Upcoming Events Shown Below
To view full calendar events visit our Events page.
Monroe County Board Meeting
May 17 @ 8:15 amMonroe County Board of Health
May 19 @ 6:30 pmHousehold Hazardous Waste Collection
May 22 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pmDeposition
May 24 @ 9:00 amCPR/AED Class
May 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm