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.

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]

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

Climate

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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]

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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

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  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