Welcome to the Town of Monroe
Grafton County, New Hampshire
History of Monroe
Monroe is a small town located on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Monroe was originally part of Lyman, Monroe separated and incorporated in 1854. The Town was named Monroe after President James Monroe in 1860. One of its most famous settlers was Peter Paddleford, who was the inventor of the wooden Paddleford Truss for covered bridges. The trusses can still be seen in some of the covered bridges in the area.
Monroe is known for hydro-electric dams located within its boundaries with Comerford Dam and the McIndoe Falls Dam both residing mainly within the town. These dams provide flood control, irrigation, and generation of electric power for transmission to various locations.
Today, the Town of Monroe covers a total area of 23.8 square miles. It has a population of under 900 people (as of 2023) Monroe is located between Littleton and Haverhill on Route 135, which runs nearly parallel to the Connecticut River.
Town of Monroe Public Notices
Town of Monroe Event Calendar
Town of Monroe Public Notices
Town Logo T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Hoodies
The Town of Monroe now has t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies available for sale in adult and children sizes.
Order forms are available HERE
Call the Town Office for more information.
The Town of Monroe Fire Department is looking for new members
The Town of Monroe Fire Department is looking for new members.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Russell Brown at (802) 274-6314
Looking for EMT’s
The Monroe Fast Squad is looking for EMTs or people looking to become an EMT and join the Squad. Volunteer Position. Must live within Monroe or adjacent town.
Send a letter of interest with contact information to:
Town of Monroe Town Office
PO Box 63
Monroe, NH 03771
Demographic Information
2025 Monroe Water Dept. Consumer Confidence Report
