Monroe (town), Green County, Wisconsin

Monroe is a town located in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. As a civil town, it exists primarily for administrative purposes and encompasses land surrounding the city of Monroe, which is a separate municipality. The town of Monroe is governed by a town board and provides services such as road maintenance, fire protection (often through agreements with neighboring municipalities or fire districts), and zoning regulation within its boundaries. It is important to distinguish the town of Monroe from the city of Monroe, which operates independently. The population of the town is typically smaller than that of the city. The town's economy is largely agricultural, with some residential development in recent years. Census data provides detailed information about the population, demographics, and housing characteristics of the town. The town's history is closely linked to that of Green County and the city of Monroe, sharing a common heritage of Swiss immigration and agricultural development.