FUN FACTS The SMOKE STACK in Monroe is all that remains of a large condensery in the location of the Monroe Shopping Center. The smoke stack was built in 1919, stands 150 feet tall and Vaux’s almost 11 feet in diameter. Werner Paddles calls Monroe home. Its business of hand-crafting paddles fits well into the adventure lifestyle of residents and visitors
Swifts
are the official bird of Monroe and can be seen swirling to roost in the Frank Wagner chimney during their spring and fall migration
Monroe is home to the
Evergreen State Fair
The Monroe District Fair was held in 1930 at the IOOF Hall and Grounds on South Lewis Street. Located at Traveler’s Park, Monroe’s first
HERITAGE TREE
a 45-year-old 55-foot Coast Redwood, was nominated in 2018 for its size and rarity in the area
Monroe has just over 200 acres of park land and 10 MILES of trails for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The Main Street Café and Mason Building murals were painted by local artist
David Hose. Choose Monroe
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