Monroe Township

Geography, Topography, and History

The Township of Monroe is located near the southern border and the center of the County. The Township is bound on the north by Towanda, on the east by Asylum, on the south by Albany, and on the west by Overton, and Franklin. The Borough of Monroe is completely surrounded by the Township and is situated at the northern part of the township. The streams that flow through the Township include: Satterlee Creek, Schrader Creek, Millstone Creek, and the Towanda Creek. The townships major thoroughfares include US Route 220, which travels north and south and 414 that travels north and west. The highest level of altitude in the township is 1900 feet above sea level.

The Township of Monroe was formed in 1821 and taken from Towanda Township. The township is named in honor of former United States President James Monroe. In 1779, the Township saw its first settler, Henry Plather. In 1842, the township split to form Durrell Township and again in 1853 to form Overton Township.

Local Government and Current Data

There are three elected supervisors that govern the Township of Monroe. The Township has opted out of organizing a planning commission, a comprehensive plan and adopting zoning ordinances. The Bradford County Office of Planning and Grants must approve all subdivisions and land developments that occur within the Township. An annual event to occur in the Township is the Tour De Shunk, which begins at Rocky’s Bicycle Shop. The Tour De Shunk is a 100-mile bike race. There is a Powell United Methodist Church and a Liberty Corners Methodist Church located within the Township.

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