Monroe Borough

Geography, Topography, and History

The Borough of Monroe is located near the south-central region of the County. The Borough is completely surrounded by the Township and is situated at the northern part of the township. The Borough is surrounded by the Towanda Creek, which flows along the eastern and southern border of the municipality. A major thoroughfare that runs through the Borough is its Main Street, which runs from the north section of the Borough where it ends in the center. Other thoroughfares include both US Route 220 and State Route 414 that run alongside the Borough. The Borough has an altitude above sea level of 756 feet.

The Borough of Monroe was formed in 1889, thirty-four years after the Township was incorporated in 1855. The Borough was home to the first Sheriff to take office in Bradford County, Abner C. Rockwell.

Local Government and Current Data

There is an elected mayor in addition to seven elected councilmen that run the Borough of Monroe. There is also a Borough secretary. The Borough has a planning commission that consists of three members, as well as a zoning board with three members. However, there is no comprehensive plan or local subdivision and land development regulations. The Bradford County Office of Planning and Grants handles all subdivisions and land developments.

The Borough of Monroe offers its residents some common services and amenities. The Monroeton Baseball Field is frequently used for local teams that play on a softball league during the spring and summer. The annual Old Home Days, sponsored by the Monroe Hose Company, is an event held at the Baseball Field in July. The Monroeton Playground is open to the public from dawn to dusk and has playground equipment, a baseball field, and a picnic area. The Monroeton Public Library, located by the Monroeton Playground, is open regularly for all to use. There is a United Methodist Church located along Church Street in the central area of the Borough.

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