A County Older Than The State

<br>Created in 1815 by proclamation of Governor of Mississippi Territory from lands ceded by Creek Indians in Treaty of Ft. Jackson, 1814. <br><br> Named for President James Monroe, fifth President of U.S.., 1817-25, who purchased Florida from Spain, proclaimed the "Monroe Doctrine." <br><br> First county seat at Ft. Claiborne, 1815-32. <br>Gen. F. L. Claiborne built fort in 1813 as base of operations against Creek Indians. <br><br> In 1832 County seat moved to Monroeville, earlier called Walker's Mill for first white settler. <br><br> (See other side for earlier history) <br><br> <i>Reverse:</i> <br>Throughout colonial times this area was claimed as part of <br><br> Florida --- By Spain 1519-1700 <br>Louisiana --- by France 1700-1763 <br>West Florida --- By England 1763-1780 <br>West Florida --- By Spain 1780-1795 <br><br> Spain ceded area to U.S. in 1795; in turn it was then part of <br>Mississippi Territory 1798-1817 <br>Alabama Territory 1817-1819 <br>State of Alabama Since 1819