Monroe City Hall (Monroe, North Carolina) Explained

Monroe City Hall
Location:102 W. Jefferson St., Monroe, North Carolina
Coordinates:34.9836°N -80.5497°W
Built:-1848
Builder:Covington, David A.; Little, Aaron et al.
Added:July 27, 1971
Refnum:71000619

Monroe City Hall is a historic city hall building located at Monroe, Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1847–1848, is a three-story brick building with interior end chimneys and a gableroof. It has a slightly projecting, one bay, center pavilion. A two-story wing was added in the 20th century. It was originally built as the public jail and is possibly the oldest building in Monroe.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Survey and Planning Unit Staff. Monroe City Hall. National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory . April 1971. pdf . North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office . 2014-08-01.