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Monroe County, Michigan  was established in July, 1817.  Located at 106 East First Street Monroe, Michigan 48161.  You can reach us at 1-888-354-5500.

Monroe County, Michigan is Michigan's southeasternmost County, and is Michigan's only port on Lake Erie. It is situated directly between Detroit to the north and Toledo, Ohio to the south, with proximity to other cities like Ann Arbor, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. Its estimated population in January 2009 was 153,817.

Monroe County is characterized by urban and industrial development along its eastern shoreline, and agriculture in its western sector. It has two coal-fired power plants, and one nuclear power plant. The lakeshore offers many fishing and boating opportunities, and harbors North America's only International Wildlife Refuge.

Monroe County has a rich historic legacy, having been the adopted home of General George Armstrong Custer, and the site of the Battle of the River Raisin, part of the War of 1812, which took place on January 23rd, 1813.


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Events
  • Monroe County Board of Commissioners
    Work Session
    Monroe County Health Dept
    Conference Room A & B
    Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.
    Agenda (pdf)
  • Monroe County Economic Development Corporation
    Special Meeting
    Tuesday, january 31, 2012 - 8:15 a.m.
    Monroe Bank & Turst Headquarters
    Agenda (pdf)
  • Hall of Fame Task Force
    Monroe County Board of Commissioners Committee Room
    Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
    Agenda (pdf)
    Monroe County Hall of Fame Inductee Application Form (pdf)

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