Events

Here, one can find several events involving Monrovia township, organized by category below.

The Underground Railroad

Monrovia's Quaker populous played a large role in The Underground Railroad, hiding and transporting fugitive slaves into free territory. The following Monrovia Moments video details Monrovia's role in The Underground Railroad.

The Civil War

Monrovia township's largely Quaker residence played a large part in the American Civil War for its small population. The town, a Republican stronghold, would have many residents fight for the Union in the war, largely under Sherman. The following Monrovia Moments video documents the town's role in detail.

World War II

The following Monrovia Moments video, details Monrovia's service and participation in World War II, as well as the efforts made by the community on the home front.

The Old Gym

The attached Monrovia Moments video, details the history of Monrovia's old gym and the change in buildings throughout the years.

Girls Basketball

The attached Monrovia Moments video, details the history of Monrovia's Girls Basketball team, particularly on its wildly successful winning spree during the 1920s.

Boys Basketball

The following Monrovia Moments video covers the foundation of Monrovia's Boys Basketball team, and the history of the 1914-15 team.

Basketball - 1930s/1940s

The Monrovia Moments video to the side covers the history of Monrovia's Basketball teams throughout the 1930s and '40s.

The North Side

The attached Monrovia Moments video covers the history of the North Side of Downtown Monrovia.

The South Side

The Monrovia Moments video to the side goes over the history of Downtown Monrovia's South Side.

Rodeo

The attached Monrovia Moments video covers the history of Monrovia's rodeos from the early-mid 20th century, particularly focused on the 1940s.

Branch McCracken

The following Monrovia Moments video covers the history of Branch McCracken and his coaching career.

Football Beginnings

The attached Monrovia Moments video covers the history of Monrovia's Football team and those that helped to start it.

Hall

The Monrovia Moments video to the side covers the history of Monrovia's neighboring region, Hall.

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