The city of Monticello was founded in 1849 and is presumably named after the Virginia home of President Thomas Jefferson. Also, many early settlers in Drew county were families who were originally from Virginia. The town was incorporated in 1852, and is the home of the University of Arkansas at Moniticello.

City Officials

Position	Name
Mayor	Paige Chase
Clerk/treasurer	Jessica Hylton
Financial Director	Vickie Norris
City Attorney	Whit Barton
Police Chief	Jason Akers
Fire Chief	Eric Chisom
Street Superintendent	Charlie Hammock
Airport Manager	James Barnett
Utility Manager	Andrea Chambers
Parks, Recreation Director	Gerald Sheperd
Council Member	Claudia Hartness
Council Member	Michael James
Council Member	Jack Lassiter
Council Member	Cedric Leonard
Council Member	Craig McRae
Council Member	Joe Meeks
Council Member	Al Peer
Council Member	Michael Wigley
Human Resources Director	Patty Burchett