Monrovia, Alabama facts for kids
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Monrovia, Alabama
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 Monrovia, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Monrovia, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152361 |
Monrovia, also known as Vaughn Corners or Thompson Mill, is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama, United States. This means it's a place where people live that isn't officially part of a city or town. Monrovia is located next to the city of Madison and the city of Huntsville. It also shares a border with Limestone County and the community of Harvest.
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Monrovia's Past
A long time ago, Monrovia had its own post office. It was open from 1878 until 1904.
The Jeff Gin Story
The Jeff Gin is a special place in Monrovia. A "gin" is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds. This gin started working in 1956. Two brothers, Erle and Wilburn Douglass, began the business. They called it Douglass Brothers.
Erle also had a farm with Jack Vandiver. Their farm was called Douglass & Vandiver. Jack Vandiver later helped manage the gin. By 1972, the brothers and Jack decided to change how the gin was run. They made it a "co-op," which means many people owned and shared it. The name then changed to Jeff Gin Company.
Learning in Monrovia
The schools in Monrovia are part of the Madison County School System. Students in the area attend these schools:
- Endeavor Elementary School
- Legacy Elementary School
- Monrovia Elementary School
- Monrovia Middle School
- Sparkman Middle School
- Sparkman High School
Community Services
Monrovia has several important services that help the people living there.
Water and Sewer
The Harvest-Monrovia Water and Sewer Authority provides water to homes. They have large storage tanks for water. They also have a modern facility to treat water, making it safe to drink.
Law and Order
The Madison County Sheriff's Department helps keep the community safe. They are in charge of law and order in Monrovia.
Fire and Rescue
Monrovia Fire/Rescue is a large group of volunteers. About 81 people volunteer their time to help. They serve the residents in the western part of Madison County.
Public Library
The Huntsville Madison County Public Library has a branch in Monrovia. It's called The Monrovia Public Library. You can find it at the Monrovia Community Center. This library is a great place to read and learn.
Fun and Recreation
The Monrovia Parks and Recreation Association (MPRA) helps people have fun.
Phillips Park
The MPRA owns and runs Phillips Park. This park is a place for outdoor activities.
Youth Sports
The MPRA also organizes youth sports leagues. They mostly focus on Babe Ruth baseball and softball. These leagues help kids play sports and stay active. The MPRA is a private, non-profit group. It is managed by a board of directors.
People from Monrovia
- Caitlin Carver, an actress
