Monroe County is located in the northeastern section of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,666. Its county seat is located in Paris, Missouri.
The county was organized January 6, 1831 and named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.
Adjacent Counties:
- Shelby County (north)
- Marion County (northeast)
- Ralls County (east)
- Audrain County (south)
- Randolph County (west)
State Government Officials:
Missouri House of Representatives
District 4 – Republican Greg Sharpe
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 206-B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-3644
Email: Greg.Sharpe@house.mo.gov
District 43 – Republican Kent Haden
201 West Capitol Avenue
Room 311
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-3649
Email: Kent.Haden@house.mo.gov
Missouri Senate
District 18 – Republican Cindy O’Laughlin
201 W Capitol Ave., Rm. 332
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Phone: 573-751-7985
Federal Government:
US Senate – Republican Josh Hawley
https://hawley.senate.gov
US Senate – Republican Eric Schmitt
https://schmitt.senate.gov
Sixth (6th) Congressional District – Sam Graves
https://graves.house.gov/