Monroe Museum

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Monroe Museum
Monroe Museum
Established2015
Location Monroe, Georgia
Type History museum
HistorianSteve Brown
Website monroegamuseum.org
Monroe Museum sign Monroe Museum Sign.jpg
Monroe Museum sign

The Monroe Museum is a history museum in Monroe, Georgia. [1] [2] The museum was created by a volunteer committee of Monroe residents and generous support from the community in 2015. [3] [4] It details a timeline of Monroe, starting with the Native Americans that lived in the area, and ending with the present. [5]

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References

  1. "Monroe Museum". Monroe Museum. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  2. "Monroe Museum - Walton County Chamber of Commerce". www.waltonchamber.org. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  3. Swanepoel, Sharon (2021-11-29). "Expanded Monroe Museum now open with new galleries and exhibits". Your Local News. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  4. Tribune, Brittney Fitzpatrick | The (2016-11-05). "Monroe Museum opens with new exhibits on display". WaltonTribune.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  5. "Visitors Center and Museum | Monroe Georgia". www.monroedowntown.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.


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