This large frame dwelling formerly located at 2565 17th Avenue, (the northeast corner of the high school campus) Monroe’s last tangible link with its origin as the county seat, was razed in 1957 for the proposed new Monroe High School. 

The front portion of the house was the home of Indiana born Judge Jacob Andrick, who platted the village of New Mexico. The first federal court session in this area is believed to have taken place here in 1838. 

The house was also the site of three elections in 1839 which decided on Joseph Payne’s county seat location, now the downtown Monroe area. Recall the feud between Andrick and Payne as they raced to Mineral Point to register their plat as the county seat of Monroe. Payne’s plat was elected and Andrick eventually left Monroe for Kansas.

The Historical Society is looking for photos of the Crandall tire and service station that was located at the corner of 17th St and 16th Ave.

The Green County Historical Society has this and many other local historic building photos in their collection. Visitors are invited to come to the museum, open summer weekends, to enjoy and study the historical displays. Questions or comments can be directed to Linda Lostetter, PO Box 804, Monroe or email lostetter68@gmail.com.