Monroe City, Illinois | |
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| Etymology: James Monroe, 5th President | |
  Monroe City  Monroe City | |
| Coordinates: 38°15′21″N 90°15′57″W / 38.25583°N 90.26583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| Precinct | 15 |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 62298 |
| Area code | 618 |
Monroe City is a small unincorporated community in the historic Bluff Precinct of Monroe County, Illinois, United States.[1] As of 2016, the population is approximately 45 people, living in 23 homes. The community is generally considered to comprise the platted towns of Monroe City (1856), Woodville (1857), and the area immediately adjacent to those towns. The core community is located in a valley, or colloquial "hollow," commonly known as the Monroe City Hollow. The central natural feature of the Hollow is the all-season Monroe City Creek.[2] Governmental functions are provided by Monroe County. Electric utilities are provided by the Monroe County Electric Cooperative and public water is offered by the Fountain Water District.
- ^ "Monroe City, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Craig Baum private census, May 2016.