Downtown & History — Monroe Journal

Articles on downtown Monroe, the 1886 Union County Courthouse, historic architecture and preservation in Monroe, NC.

Journal coverage of downtown Monroe and its history goes deeper than our evergreen guides: how to read the 1886 Union County Courthouse, what historic architecture tells you about a block, and how to explore downtown on foot. Pair these articles with the guides below for addresses, official sources and practical planning.

• Reading the 1886 Union County CourthouseWhat the National Register record tells us about Monroe's late-Victorian courthouse — its architect, form, 1922 wings and place in the downtown district.
• A Self-Guided Downtown Monroe Walk Beyond the CourthousePlan a self-guided walk through downtown Monroe, NC, with courthouse-square orientation, historic streets, parking questions and a practical checklist.