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| Monroeville | ||
| State | Alabama | |
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| Residents | 6.500 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 6519   | ||
| height | 126 m | |
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Monroeville is a small town in Monroe County in Alabama.
background
In 1815 a small settlement was built at Walker's Mill and Store. In 1832 the county seat was moved here and the settlement was named Centerville, until it was renamed Monroeville in 1899 (in memory of former US President James Monroe). The author Harper Lee was born and died here, the writer Truman Capote spent his childhood here.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Montgomery Regional Airport, 4445 Selma Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108. The airport is served by American Airlines and Delta Airlines and their hubs provide access to international connections.
- 2 Monroe County Airport, 225 Airport Rd, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-575-4235. Small airfield for private pilots.
By train
A single-track railway line runs west of the city, but it is only used for freight transport.
By bus
In the street
The interstate runs around 25 kilometers south of the city 
. Via this one arrives in a southerly direction mobile and in a northerly direction to Montgomery. The highway runs through Monroeville 
and the highway 
.
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
Old Courthouse Museum, 31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-575-7433, Email: [email protected]. The museum gives an insight into the life and work of Harper Lee, as well as the childhood of Truman Capote in Monroeville. The building was returned to its 1930 state. The courtroom was the location of the movie "Who disturbs the nightingale" based on the book by Harper Lee.Open: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
activities
shop
kitchen
- 2 Church's Chicken, 2948 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36461. Tel.: 251-575-9695. fried chicken parts.
- 3 David's Catfish House, 145 Hwy. 84 East, Monroeville, AL 36460. Seafood and steaks.Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Best Western Inn, 4419 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-575-9999, Fax: 251-575-9999.
- 2 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monroeville, AL, 120 hwy. 21 South, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-743-3333.
- 3 Mockingbird Inn & Suites, 4389 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-743-3297, Fax: 251-743-2920, Email: [email protected].
health
- 1 Monroe County Hospital, 2016 S Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460. Tel.: 251-575-3111, Fax: 251-743-7410.
