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Monroe County
Historical Marker
Location
of sign - 100 Main St., Clinton, Tennessee
Photo
taken- March 2007
Photo
courtesy of Jimmy Wayne
Text
of sign:
Monroe County
was established 1819; named in honor of President James Monroe.
From
1819-1830 the courthouse was in private homes.
The
first courthouse was built on this site in 1830 and burned in 1833.
The
second courthouse was built in 1834 and was burned by Federal Troops
during the Civil War in 1864.
The
third courthouse was completed in 1868 and condemned and demolished
in 1896.
The
fourth and present courthouse was completed and dedicated on May 15,
1897.
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