Monroe County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,772. Its county seat is Monroeville. Its name is in honor of James Monroe, fifth President of the United States. It is a dry county, in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted or prohibited, but Frisco City and Monroeville are wet cities. In 1997, the Alabama Legislature designated Monroeville and Monroe County as the "Literary Capital of Alabama". It is the birthplace of notable writer Harper Lee and served as the childhood home for Truman Capote, her lifelong friend and a fellow writer. Lee lived here most of her life. The enduring popularity of her novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as its film and stage adaptations, has attracted tourists to the city and area.

Founded: June 29, 1815
Named for: James Monroe
Seat: Monroeville
Largest city: Monroeville
Total: 1,034 sq mi (2,678.05 km²)
Land: 1,026 sq mi (2,657.33 km²)
Water: 8.7 sq mi (22.53 km²), 0.8
Time zone: Central: UTC-6-5
Website: [www.monroecountyal.com]
Official Website: http://www.monroecountyal.com
Wikidata description: county in Alabama, United States
Wikidata id: Q501060
Wikidata label: Monroe County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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