Monroe County, county in Tennessee, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,177 inhabitants. The county was created 205 years ago in 1819. Its county seat is Madisonville.
There are 3 city/town in Monroe County, TN. The largest city of Monroe County is Madisonville with a population of 5,024. Other cities include, Vonore population 1,580 and Tellico Plains population 909
Tellico Plains, Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Monroe County is located in southeastern Tennessee along the western edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. The county has a population of around 45,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns located in Monroe County:
Madisonville is the county seat and largest city in Monroe County. It has a population of around 4,500 residents. Madisonville is located along Tellico Lake and features shops and restaurants downtown. Popular attractions include the Monroe County Courthouse.
Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a city northeast of Madisonville. It has a population of around 6,000 residents. Sweetwater contains factories and other industries that employ many county residents. The town hosts an annual Sweetwater Jaycee Rodeo.
Vonore is a town along Tellico Lake. It has a population of around 1,500 residents. Points of interest in Vonore include the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and the historic Vonore Train Depot.
Smaller Communities
Some smaller towns and communities in Monroe County include Coker Creek, Hopewell Springs, and Tellico Village. These rural areas have populations below 500 residents each.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Madisonville | Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America | 5,024 |
Tellico Plains | Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America | 909 |
Vonore | City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America | 1,580 |