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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/