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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Monroe (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Monroe. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Monroe is located in Hart County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Hart County: Barren, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Larue & Metcalfe.

Below are the counties that are near Monroe. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Monroe:

  • Hart County     (The home county of Monroe)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Pascal
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pascal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
      • Pascal is located in Hart County
    • Three Springs
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
      • Three Springs is located in Hart County
    • Canmer
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canmer
      • Canmer is located in Hart County
    • Bunnell Crossing
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunnell Crossing
      • Bunnell Crossing is located in Hart County
    • Hardyville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardyville
      • Hardyville is located in Hart County
    • Rowletts
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rowletts have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rowletts
      • Rowletts is located in Hart County
    • Munfordville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munfordville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munfordville
      • Munfordville is located in Hart County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,660 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Munfordville <2>
    • Horse Cave
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
    • Hammonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hammonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammonville
      • Hammonville is located in Hart County
    • Bonnieville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnieville
      • Bonnieville is located in Hart County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 260 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonnieville <2>
    • Logsdon Valley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logsdon Valley
      • Logsdon Valley is located in Hart County
    • Winesap
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winesap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winesap
      • Winesap is located in Hart County
  • Adair County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Keltner
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keltner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keltner
      • Keltner is located in Adair County
    • Kemp
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kemp
      • Kemp is located in Adair County
    • Pickett
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickett
      • Pickett is located in Adair County
    • Portland
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Adair County
    • Milltown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
      • Milltown is located in Adair County
    • Weed
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weed
      • Weed is located in Adair County
    • Gradyville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gradyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gradyville
      • Gradyville is located in Adair County
    • Nell
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nell
      • Nell is located in Adair County
    • Coburg
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coburg
      • Coburg is located in Adair County
    • Kellyville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kellyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kellyville
      • Kellyville is located in Adair County
    • Bliss
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bliss have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bliss
      • Bliss is located in Adair County
    • Cane Valley
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cane Valley
      • Cane Valley is located in Adair County
  • Barren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
      • Park is located in Barren County
    • Hiseville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiseville
      • Hiseville is located in Barren County
    • Cave City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Coral Hill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coral Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coral Hill
      • Coral Hill is located in Barren County
    • Slick Rock
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slick Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slick Rock
      • Slick Rock is located in Barren County
    • Highland Springs
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland Springs
      • Highland Springs is located in Barren County
    • Kino
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kino
      • Kino is located in Barren County
    • Glasgow
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Oil City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oil City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oil City
      • Oil City is located in Barren County
    • Park City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park City
      • Park City is located in Barren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park City <2>
    • Eighty Eight
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eighty Eight have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eighty Eight
      • Eighty Eight is located in Barren County
    • Beckton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckton
      • Beckton is located in Barren County
  • Cumberland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Dubre
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dubre have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dubre
      • Dubre is located in Cumberland County
    • Marrowbone
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrowbone
      • Marrowbone is located in Cumberland County
  • Edmonson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Union City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Edmonson County
    • Mammoth Cave
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mammoth Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Cave
      • Mammoth Cave is located in Edmonson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mammoth Cave <2>
    • Rocky Hill
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Hill
      • Rocky Hill is located in Edmonson County
    • Rhoda
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rhoda
      • Rhoda is located in Edmonson County
    • Kyrock
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyrock
      • Kyrock is located in Edmonson County
  • Grayson County
    • Higdon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Higdon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Higdon
      • Higdon is located in Grayson County
  • Green County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Gabe
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gabe
      • Gabe is located in Green County
    • Liletown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
      • Liletown is located in Green County
    • Summersville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summersville
      • Summersville is located in Green County
    • Exie
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Exie
      • Exie is located in Green County
    • Greensburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
      • Greensburg is located in Green County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,057 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <2>
    • Allendale
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allendale
      • Allendale is located in Green County
    • Roachville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roachville
      • Roachville is located in Green County
  • Hardin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Upton
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Upton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Upton
      • Upton is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 691 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Upton <2>
    • Sonora
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sonora have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sonora
      • Sonora is located in Hardin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sonora <2>
    • Flint Hill
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flint Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flint Hill
      • Flint Hill is located in Hardin County
    • Nolin
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nolin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nolin
      • Nolin is located in Hardin County
    • Glendale Junction
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glendale Junction
      • Glendale Junction is located in Hardin County
    • Glendale
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • White Mills
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Mills
      • White Mills is located in Hardin County
    • Star Mills
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Mills
      • Star Mills is located in Hardin County
    • White Mills Junction
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Mills Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Mills Junction
      • White Mills Junction is located in Hardin County
  • Larue County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Magnolia
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Larue County
    • Mount Sherman
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sherman
      • Mount Sherman is located in Larue County
    • Buffalo
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Larue County
    • Hodgenville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
    • Gleanings
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gleanings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gleanings
      • Gleanings is located in Larue County
    • White City ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Larue County
    • Roanoke
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
      • Roanoke is located in Larue County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Jessietown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessietown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessietown
      • Jessietown is located in Marion County
    • Raywick
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Saint Joseph
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Joseph have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Joseph
      • Saint Joseph is located in Marion County
    • New Market
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Market have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Market
      • New Market is located in Marion County
    • Phillipsburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phillipsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phillipsburg
      • Phillipsburg is located in Marion County
    • Belltown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belltown
      • Belltown is located in Marion County
    • Calvary
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calvary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calvary
      • Calvary is located in Marion County
    • Dant
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dant have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dant
      • Dant is located in Marion County
    • Frogtown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frogtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frogtown
      • Frogtown is located in Marion County
    • Saint Francis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Francis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Francis
      • Saint Francis is located in Marion County
    • Saint Mary
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Mary have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Mary
      • Saint Mary is located in Marion County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Mary <2>
    • Salleetown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salleetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salleetown
      • Salleetown is located in Marion County
  • Metcalfe County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Center
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Center
      • Center is located in Metcalfe County
    • Knob Lick
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Lick
      • Knob Lick is located in Metcalfe County
    • Edmonton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edmonton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edmonton
      • Edmonton is located in Metcalfe County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edmonton <2>
    • Randolph
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randolph have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randolph
      • Randolph is located in Metcalfe County
    • Cedar Flat
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Flat
      • Cedar Flat is located in Metcalfe County
    • Beaumont
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaumont
      • Beaumont is located in Metcalfe County
    • Summer Shade
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
  • Monroe County
    • Mount Hermon
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Monroe County
  • Nelson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Stiles
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stiles have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stiles
      • Stiles is located in Nelson County
    • Howardstown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howardstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howardstown
      • Howardstown is located in Nelson County
    • New Hope
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Hope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Hope
      • New Hope is located in Nelson County
    • New Haven
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Haven
      • New Haven is located in Nelson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 900 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Haven <2>
  • Taylor County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.
    • Bengal
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bengal
      • Bengal is located in Taylor County
    • Wright's
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wright's have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wright's
      • Wright's is located in Taylor County
    • Maple
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple
      • Maple is located in Taylor County
    • Campbellsville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campbellsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campbellsville
      • Campbellsville is located in Taylor County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,430 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Campbellsville <2>
    • Saloma
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saloma have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saloma
      • Saloma is located in Taylor County
    • Elk Horn
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Horn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Horn
      • Elk Horn is located in Taylor County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Horn <2>
    • Acton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acton
      • Acton is located in Taylor County
    • Mannsville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mannsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mannsville
      • Mannsville is located in Taylor County
  • Warren County
    • Smiths Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smiths Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smiths Grove
      • Smiths Grove is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 817 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smiths Grove <2>

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Monroe, see our County-by-County Page for Monroe.

Newspapers Published in Monroe ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 27 newspapers that have been published in the area around Monroe.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Monroe, there are papers which were published within 20 miles [32.2 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Monroe.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we first turn to the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Monroe:

Cemeteries Near Monroe ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Monroe.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Monroe covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.

  • Sydnor Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sydnor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sydnor Cemetery
  • Mercer Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mercer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mercer Cemetery
  • Sandidge Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sandidge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sandidge Cemetery
  • Dishman Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Conyers Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Conyers Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Conyers Cemetery
  • McCubbin Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McCubbin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McCubbin Cemetery
  • McDonald Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Simpson Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Simpson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Simpson Cemetery
  • Hamilton Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hamilton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hamilton Cemetery
  • Mitchell Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mitchell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mitchell Cemetery
  • Halltown Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halltown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halltown Cemetery
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
  • Continue List   (363 more) ...
    • Riordan Cemetery
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Riordan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Riordan Cemetery
    • Boston Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boston Cemetery
    • Thompson Cemetery
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Thompson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Thompson Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Monroe had a population of 228 people in 1895 with a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Monroe, with the one closest to Monroe listed first.

  • Pascal
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pascal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pascal
    • Pascal is located in Hart County
  • Defries
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Defries have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Defries
    • Defries is located in Hart County
  • Donansburg
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donansburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donansburg
    • Donansburg is located in Green County
  • Three Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Three Springs
    • Three Springs is located in Hart County
  • Crailhope
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crailhope have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crailhope
    • Crailhope is located in Green County
  • Webbs
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webbs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webbs
    • Webbs is located in Green County
  • Canmer
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canmer
    • Canmer is located in Hart County
  • Uno
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Uno have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Uno
    • Uno is located in Hart County
  • Seymour
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seymour have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seymour
    • Seymour is located in Hart County
  • Park
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park
    • Park is located in Barren County
  • Rio
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
    • Rio is located in Hart County
  • Powder Mill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powder Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powder Mill
    • Powder Mill is located in Hart County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Savoyard
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Savoyard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savoyard
      • Savoyard is located in Metcalfe County
    • Liletown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liletown
      • Liletown is located in Green County
    • Linwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
      • Linwood is located in Hart County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Monroe. See our List of 1890's Communities around Monroe.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Monroe. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Monroe) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Monroe. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2323, Longitude: -85.6977       In this case, the coordinates for Monroe have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Monroe, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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