Monroe County, AL: Monroe County is situated in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama and is home to an estimated 24,000 people. This small rural county is home to many sites of historic significance including Old Sturdivant Hall Plantation, built in 1829 on the National Register of Historic Places. Monroe County also features two state parks—Cheaha State Park and Paul Grist State Park—as well as a number of outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, canoeing and camping.