to Monroe City, Missouri, a quaint small town that is located at the junction of U.S. Highways 24 & 36. It is just 17 miles west of Hannibal which is the boyhood home of Mark Twain. Our area represents the best of the American Midwest. A variety of shops, several parks, three City lakes, a golf course and swimming pool are just a few of the amenities our small town has to offer. Monroe City also has a very active business, industrial and transportation network as well as excellent schools and churches.
Just a few miles south of town is the Mark Twain Lake that offers 18,000 acres of water and 285 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, picnics, and other recreational activities. The drive to the lake offers visitors and residents a beautiful country scene complete with farmland and country homes.

Whether you are visiting, passing through or planning to become part of the community, our “Welcome” signs convey to all that we enjoy the opportunity to share our town and our very positive “can-do” spirit.
 


Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). Monroe City is considered a regional employment center that draws from a skilled work force within a 50-mile radius and has a very conducive environment for manufacturing businesses whether established or just beginning. Continental Castings primarily manufactures zinc and aluminum die castings and assemblies for the automotive and electronics industries.  AccuTherm is located in the Monroe City Industrial Park. It employs 120 and manufacturers tubular heating elements used in products from small appliances to submarines.  Lakeside Casting Solutions, manufactures small zinc parts for the auto and telecommunications industries.


Moving here or just have a general question?  Contact City Hall at (573) 735-4585, option 1 or click on the links below for helpful information..

Monroe City has an ISO rating of 4.

Welcome to Monroe City - General Information

Utility Service

Application for Utility Service

Available Rental Property in Monroe City

Board of Aldermen & Meetings

Bids currently being solicited by the City


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 15 - MC Middle School 8th Grade Graduation

May 16 -Holy Rosary 8th Grade Grraduation

May 20 -MC R-1 High School Graduation

May 28 - Municipal Pool Opens

May 28 - VFW Memorial Ceremony at St. Jude

May 28 -Fly-in at CAPT Ben Smith Airfield

June 9 -Holy Rosary School Homecoming

June 15 - 16 - Kolton Karr Fish Fray, Tractor Show, Parade

June 15, 22-23 - MCCT Musica

June 16 - Tri-County 4x4 Club Race

June 19 - Mosswood Meadows Junior Golf Tournament

July 29th & 30th July 1, 2012 - Mark Twain Lake Rodeo July 4 -Parade, 3 on 3 Tournament and Fireworks

July 15 - Swinkey Picnic

July 21 -Downtown Sidewalk Sales

July 21 Tri-County 4x4 Club Race

August 4-5 - Mosswood Meadow 4-Man Golf Scramble

August 11 -Tri-County 4x4 Club Race

September 8 -Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournbament

September 8 - Tri-County 4X4 Club Race

September 14th &15th -Monroe City Fall Festival

October, 2012 - City Wide Garage Sale

October, 2012 - United Way Softball Tournament

October 27, 2012 - Business Halloween Treats

December 6, 2012 - Christmas Parade

December 9, 2012 - Christmas Home Tour

December 15, 2012 - Live Nativity Scene at Christian Church

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK FACTS

Population: 2,588
Land Area: 3.1 sq. miles
Coldest Month: January
Hottest Month: July
Median Temperature: 54 degrees
Average Annual Rainfall: 12 inches
Average Winter Temperature: 32.7 degrees
Government: Mayor, two councilmen from each of three wards, appointed fire chief, appointed director of administrator, appointed director of public works, appointed city attorney, elected City Marshall
Airport: 720 feet above sea level

Distances to major metropolitan areas:
State capital-Jefferson City-79 miles
St. Louis-135 miles
Kansas City-180 miles
Atlanta-700 miles
Cleveland-722 miles
Denver-745 miles
Memphis-440 miles
New York-1,060 miles
Chicago-320 miles
Dallas-650 miles
Detroit-556 miles
Los Angeles-1,810 miles
New Orleans-833 miles
Washington, D.C.-836 miles

 

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