Monroe County
Founded -1818
Seat – Bloomington
Area
Total – 411.32 sq mi
Land – 394.51 sq mi
Water – 16.81
Population – 137,974 – (2010)
Congressional district – 9th
Indiana county number 53
Surrounding Counties – Greene, Owen, Morgan, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence
Cities and towns
Bloomington, Ellettsville, Stinesville, New Unionville, Smithville
Townships
Bean Blossom, Benton, Bloomington, Clear Creek, Indian Creek, Perry, Polk, Richland, Salt Creek, Van Buren, Washington,
Major highways
I-69, Indiana State Road 37, Indiana State Road 45, Indiana State Road 46, Indiana State Road 48, Indiana State Road 446
Waterways:
Monroe County is one of the most populous counties in the USA which does not currently contain any US highways or Interstate highways. However, in 2014 the I-69 extension will be complete into the county and this distinction will disappear.
Streams and Rivers
Recreational Facilities
Northfork Waterfowl Nesting Area
Waterfork Waterfowl Nesting Area
Pine Grove State Recreation Area
Moore’s Creek State Recreation Area
Cutright State Recreation Area
Crooked Creek State Recreational Area
Salt Creek State Recreation Area
Lake Monroe has three state recreational areas: Hardin Ridge, Paynetown State Recreational Area, and Fairfax State Recreational Area. Monroe Lake State Park, Allen’s Creek State Recreation Area
Railroads
Indiana Railroad
CSX
Indiana Southern Railroad
