Monroe in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

James Monroe

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

1. James Monroe Marker

Inscription. This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 1758 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Virginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as Governor of Virginia twice. He was Minister to France, helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase and was Minister to England and Spain. He served as Secretary of State, and later of War for President Madison. He was elected President in 1816 and again in 1820 and is best known as author of the Monroe Doctrine. He died in New York in 1831.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 147-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 1836.

Location. 33° 47.592′ N, 83° 42.768′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Georgia, in Walton County. It is on South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker adjoins the Monroe

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Art Guild, in front of the Monroe Art Garden, an outdoor exhibition of metal sculpture and painting. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 South Broad Street, Monroe GA 30655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Downtown Pocket Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Governors Have Lived In Walton County (within shouting distance of this marker); Walton County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 500 feet away); Walton County Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Walton County (about 500 feet away); Walton County Persian Gulf Monument (about 600 feet away); In Honor of All American Veterans (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

2. James Monroe Marker

The Monroe Art Guild building is to the rear, and a bit of the Monroe Art Garden can be seen.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

3. James Monroe Marker

THe marker standing in front of the Monroe Art Garden.

James Monroe image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 31, 2014

4. James Monroe

This c. 1817 portrait of James Monroe by Gilbert Stuart hangs in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

"The Reader" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

5. "The Reader"

One of the metal sculptures in the Monroe Art Garden, directly behind the James Monroe Marker. "The Reader" is made from parts of automobile bumpers.

ET Returns Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 20, 2009

6. ET Returns Home

From the Monroe Art Garden, behind the James Monroe markers. The piece was created from "found objects," primarily metal compressed gas tanks.

James Monroe Marker (restored) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, November 24, 2023

7. James Monroe Marker (restored)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on October 23, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5, 6. submitted on July 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.