Monroe, OK

Tucked away in eastern Oklahoma near the Arkansas state line, Monroe is a quiet, close-knit rural community of around 160 residents in Le Flore County. Life here moves at a relaxed pace against a backdrop of scenic rolling hills and open country. The settlement got its start in the late 1800s around a trading post run by Simon Monroe Griffith, who went on to become the area's first postmaster and namesake. Today, it appeals to anyone looking for peaceful, small-town living within an easy drive of regional hubs like Poteau.