A Quiet Little Town
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8/11/2005
I have read the previous post, and must beg to differ. I have lived in Monroe for most of my life, and find that it isn't such a terrible place to be. No, there isn't a Starbucks, but there are several nice cafe's downtown. No, there isn't a four-year college, but there are many within a reasonable distance to choose from. As with any school, there are classes and teachers at the local two-year college that could be improved, but I attended there for the first two years of my college education, and found that it prepared me well for another university. There are concerts in the park downtown twice a week during the summer ( everything from rock to jazz to Elvis impersonators), many free or low cost events throughout the year, and several large cities ( Detroit, Ann Arbor, Toledo) within an hour's drive. Yes , Monroe is a small place, and sometimes old-fashioned ( no dance clubs or piercing parlors within city limits, etc), so it may not be the best place for teens or young adults looking to party, but for people looking for a place to raise children, or a quite mid-west town to get away from the world, Monroe is a wonderful place.
Rebecca | Monroe, MI