Pictures of Rochester and Monroe County, NY

Monroe County Plaque

County of Monroe
Created February 23, 1821 - Named for
James Monroe
Born April 23, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New York
Major in the American Revolution - Senator from Virginia
United States Minister to France and England
Twice Governor of Virginia - Secretary of State and of War
Proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823
Fifth President of the United States, 1817 - 1825
"The Era of Good Feeling"

In grateful appreciation this marker is erected by
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Monroe
under the auspices of the
National Society of the Daughters of 1812
State of New York
1951

Mounted on the front wall of the County Office Building (formerly County Courthouse), West Main Street, Rochester
Photos dated: Nov. 4, 2024
Photo by: Dick Halsey