Monroe, Virginia
{{Short description|Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
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|timezone = Eastern (EST)
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Monroe is an unincorporated community in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Monroe is located along U.S. Route 29 {{convert|6.1|mi|km}} north of Lynchburg.
Speed the Plough, a farm located in Monroe, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.{{NRISref|version=2010a}}
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monroe has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=395644&cityname=Monroe%2C+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Monroe, Virginia]
In popular culture
Monroe is mentioned in a well-known American railroad song, "Wreck of the Old 97". It was written in memory of a 1903 rail disaster, when the Fast Mail, en route from Monroe to Spencer, North Carolina, derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville.[https://www.gendisasters.com/virginia/2399/danville%2C-va-mail-train-wreck%2C-sept-1903 Gendiasters]
References
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{{Amherst County, Virginia}}
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Category:Unincorporated communities in Amherst County, Virginia
Category:Unincorporated communities in Virginia
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