County of Monroe
Created February 23, 1821 - Named for James Monroe
Born April 28, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New York
Major in the American Revolution - Senator from Virginia
United States Minister to France and England
Twice Governor of Virginia - Secretary of State and of War
Proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823
Fifth President of the United States, 1817-1825
"The Era of Good Feeling"
In grateful appreciation this marker is erected by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monroe under the auspices of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, State of New York, 1951
Marker is at the intersection of Main St. W and Fitzhugh St, on the right when traveling east on Main St. W.
Courtesy hmdb.org
