James Monroe

James Monroe (HMDNB)

Location: Monroe, GA 30655 Walton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 47.592', W 83° 42.768'

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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.
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Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number147-3
Year Placed1955
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
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Date Added Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 1:43pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 248837 N 3742535
Decimal Degrees33.79320000, -83.71280000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 47.592', W 83° 42.768'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 47' 35.52" N, 83° 42' 46.08" W
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Area Code(s)770
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 227 S Broad St, Monroe GA 30655, US
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