Monroe County, MS

Headnote
MONROE COUNTY, situated on the east boundary of the Mississippi, and traversed by Little Tombigbee river. Area, 650 square miles. Seat of justice, Athens. Pop. in 1820, 2,721; in 1830, 3,861; in 1840, 9,250; in 1850, 21,172. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Aberdeen, MS City or Town
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