indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Political Subdivision & Settlement
Usage American (Midwest)
Meaning & History
Monroeville was platted in 1851 and named after Monroe Township. It was officially incorporated in 1866 and has a long history tied to early settlement and agriculture.
The town was originally surrounded by hardwood forests and swamps, part of the Great Black Swamp region. Early settlers, including Jacob and John Barnhart, played a role in its development. Over time, Monroeville became a small but thriving community, contributing to the broader Northeast Indiana region.
The town was originally surrounded by hardwood forests and swamps, part of the Great Black Swamp region. Early settlers, including Jacob and John Barnhart, played a role in its development. Over time, Monroeville became a small but thriving community, contributing to the broader Northeast Indiana region.