History
When Drew County was formed in 1846, its citizens decided that a new town should be built to serve as the county seat. In 1849, land was donated for the town site. The first courthouse was built in 1851 and a second courthouse was erected in 1857.
During the Civil War, several small skirmishes were fought around Monticello. The Rodger's Femal Academy was used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers.[3]
3. DeArmond-Huskey, Rebecca. "Monticello (Drew County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved 9 December 2009.