Monroe, Virginia

Monroe, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Monroe, Virginia is located in Virginia
Monroe, Virginia
Monroe, Virginia
Monroe, Virginia is located in the United States
Monroe, Virginia
Monroe, Virginia
Coordinates: 37°30′08″N 79°07′40″W / 37.50222°N 79.12778°W / 37.50222; -79.12778
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Elevation
718 ft (219 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code434
GNIS feature ID1499756[1]

Monroe is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Monroe is located along U.S. Route 29 6.1 miles (9.8 km) north of Lynchburg.

Speed the Plough, a farm located in Monroe, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monroe has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

Monroe is mentioned in a well-known American railroad song, "Wreck of the Old 97". It was written in memory of a 1903 rail disaster, when the Fast Mail, en route from Monroe to Spencer, North Carolina, derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Monroe". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Monroe, Virginia
  4. ^ Gendiasters


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