Monroe County, Kentucky, United States

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Overview of Monroe County

Name:
Monroe County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky, United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in south-central Kentucky along the boundary with Tennessee; County Seat: Thompkinsville.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1820, named for James Monroe (1758-1831), the 5th President of the United States from 1817 to 1825. (KY-T1/p201)
County Seat:
Tompkinsville
Coordinates:
Latitude:36.716723536° 43' 00.2"N

Longitude:-85.733307385° 43' 59.9"W
Population:
11,401
Elevation:
262 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Metcalfe N
- Cumberland E
- Clay (Tennessee) SE
- Macon (Tennessee) SW
- Allen W
- Barren NW
Histopolis Place ID:
858129522
Updated Apr 19, 2020