Fire Department History

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In 1869, the Monticello Hook and Ladder Company was formed. In 1904, city leaders built the brick Monticello City Hall. That original structure continues to be the heart of the Monticello Fire Department. In 1969 and again in 1994, major renovations were added to meet the demands of a growing department. In 1975, the Monticello Fire Department assumed the responsibility of being the ambulance providers in the City of Monticello.

The original 1904 Monticello City Hall cost approximately $12,000 to build, according to The History of White County publication. "It is the handiwork, both as to plans and construction, of Samuel Young, a local architect. As its cornerstone testifies, the building was erected while John H. Miller, Alvin Witz, Charles Roth, F.B. Robison and John H. Henderson were members of the Board of Trustees," reads Hamelle's History. "The Marshals' office and jail, as well as quarter for the fire apparatus, are on the ground floor. The second story houses the council chamber and offices for local departments."

Originally on top of City Hall was a bell tower. City officials believed the tower was unsteady and had it removed literally weeks before the devastating 1974 tornado hit Monticello, recalls the White County Historical Museum Curator. Former Herald Journal Publisher Robert G. Fisher saved the tower from destruction and housed it on his family's Ohio Street property. The historic bell tower was later moved and is now preserved as a historic landmark next to the White County Historical Museum on South Bluff Street.

Mayor's Office

City Hall
120 W Washington St.
Monticello, Indiana 47960

Cathy Gross, Mayor
Lori Cheever, Assistant
Phone: (574) 583-9889
Fax: (574) 583-9244

Clerk/Treasurer

City Hall
124 W Washington St.
Monticello, Indiana 47960

James Mann, Clerk/Treasurer
Michelle Mills, Deputy Clerk
Phone: (574) 583-5712
Fax: (574) 583-9244

ADA Coordinator

City Hall
120 W Washington St.
Monticello, Indiana 47960

Diane Bunnell, ADA/Title VI Coordinator
Phone: (574) 583-4568
Fax: (574) 583-9244

Departments

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Fire:  (574) 583-3151
Parks:  (574) 583-3983
Police:  (574) 583-2256
Streets:  (574) 583-7033
Utility Office:  (574) 583-5443
Wastewater:  (574) 583-7847
Water Works: (574) 583-2334

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