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Monroe, North
Carolina is proud to be the cultural and commercial hub of Union
County, one of NC’s fastest growing regions. This delightful city of
26,228 citizens (Census
2000 data) dates back to 1844. Many of the original buildings still stand in
historic Downtown
Monroe.
The 1886 Victorian Italianate Courthouse in the central square sets the tone
for Monroe. Lovely Japanese
Zelkova trees line the streets lit by gaslight lamps in the evenings. A
seventeen-stop walking
tour takes visitors past numerous works of splendid architecture and
sparkling fountains. Monroe became a railroad market town in 1874 and the
two-terminal depot
still remains.
Union County
residents congregate in Monroe
for a variety of festivals and events. The Celebration
of Trees Gala is a pre-Christmas affair that includes a silent auction of
fine holiday decorations. The Blooming
Arts Festival sponsored by the Union
County Arts Council each spring draws patrons from all around to view the
local arts, crafts and quilts. Music
on the Plaza provides live music each Friday at lunch hour.
Monroe, NC claims a superb business location directly on the busy Highway 74
corridor. Situated only 24 miles east of the dynamic city of Charlotte,
Monroe provides a quick getaway for harried city dwellers. A number of fine restaurants
and one-of-a-kind boutiques await shoppers. Union County maintains a variety of golf
courses among its lush rolling hillsides, and Monroe is home to the Monroe
Country Club, designed by the famed Donald
Ross. Monroe’s gentle climate makes golf enjoyable year-round.
The Monroe Economic Development Org. works hand in had with new businesses.
Maintaining a strong pro-business attitude, they offer numerous incentives
and financing.
Building costs are low here, less than 80% of the national average. Union County
cost of living indexes stay consistently lower than other parts of the Charlotte
Metro Area. A wide array of housing awaits potential buyers, from historic
mansions to brand new suburban ranch homes. Union County public schools are some
of the best in North Carolina
and 18 colleges
and universities lie within a 40-mile radius of Monroe.
Monroe, North Carolina
shelters its citizens with its exquisite grace and charm. From a dynamic past,
Monroe looks forward to a prosperous future.
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