History thumb|James Culbertson Reynolds House in Monticello is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Monticello was laid out in 1834 as the county seat, with a post office established that year, and is still currently in operation. The city was named after President Thomas Jefferson's estate in Virginia.
History thumb|James Culbertson Reynolds House in Monticello is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Monticello was laid. out in 1834 as the county seat, with a post office established that year, and is still currently in operation. The city was named after President Thomas Jefferson's estate in Virginia