WELCOME TO MONROE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FARMER GUIDE TO FARMLAND ASSESSMENT
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
HH Road between Moore Road and Gall Road will be closed for up to 2 months for road reconstruction. Closure will begin on or about June 8, 2021.
Click HERE for a signed detour route map, utilizing Moore Road and Gall Road.
Questions and/or comments can be directed to the Office of the County Engineer 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.
Mediation
June 18 @ 9:00 amMonroe County Board Meeting
June 21 @ 8:15 amMediation
June 22 @ 9:00 amFountain Water District
June 24 @ 8:00 pmMonroe County Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Task Force
June 25 @ 10:30 am