Monroe
Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe a retreat from nearby Charlotte welcomes you with rolling pastures, winding roads and amazingly friendly people.
Monroe, with a population estimated at 36,392 is the county seat of Union County. This charming town offers something for everyone including, shops on whimsical historic Main Streets, elegant spas and salons. For those of you with a love of the outdoors, there are loads of places to “pick your own produce” or fish for a trophy bass.
Atop Central Square you will find the historic, Victorian Courthouse built in 1886. To the north lies County and City government buildings and to the south quaint downtown shops, restaurants and businesses.
Beauty abounds the downtown landscaping with an abundance of fountains and small parks. Gorgeous tree-lined streets and restored historic homes mark the path out of the heart of Monroe leaving you breathless.
The Highway 74 Corridor is the host to most major restaurants, economy hotels, shopping malls and just about everything else one could need. This area is thriving, each day more and more businesses move in to service the fastest-growing county in the state.
Near the Monroe Regional Airport you will find yet another pulse point for Monroe, the industrial and distribution center. Monroe is proactively pursing the growth and development of high-technology businesses making it a significant player in many new growth sectors.
