Monroe: Community & Culture
Community life in Monroe is shaped by 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | POTEAU - PATRICK LYNCH PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 647-4444 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 S. MCKENNA AVE, POTEAU OK 74953 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.4 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 41 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Arkoma School
Choctaw Agency
Conser, Peter, House
Dog Creek School
Hotel Lowrey
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Monroe+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=74947 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=74947 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=74947 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=74947 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (4)
Leflore County Museum
Blythe's Scott County Museum
Scott County Museum of History
Parrot Island Waterpark
Attractions (9)
Leflore County Museum
Blythe's Scott County Museum
Scott County Museum of History
Chaffee Barbershop Museum
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Fort Smith Museum of HIstory
Clayton House
United States Marshals Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |