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Monroe County
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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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 Announcements

River Raisin National Battlefield Park selected as 2012 National Park Foundation America's Best Idea Grant Recipient 
 River Raisin NBP selected for Grant (pdf)

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Events
  • Monroe County Land Bank Authority
    Regular Meeting
    Monroe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
    May 22, 2012 - 4:00 p.m.
    Agenda (pdf)
  • Finance Committee
    Monroe County Board of Commissioners Chamber
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.
    Agenda (pdf)
  • Monroe County Board of Commissioners
    Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
    Agenda (pdf)

  • Monroe County Emergency Medical Authority
    Regular Meeting
    Monroe County Board of Commissioners Chambers
    Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
    Agenda (pdf)