Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Death of Capt. Woolfolk
Although the French settlers could not help Woolfolk, they did manage to ransom several other American prisoners with money, horses or other valuables.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1839.
Location. 41° 54.975′ N, 83° 23.379′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of East Elm Avenue (State Highway 50) and Riverview Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Elm Avenue. This historical marker, along with a number of other historical markers that are related to the River Raisin Massacre, is located along East Elm Avenue, which runs along the north side of the River Raisin. This marker, like all of the rest, is on the north side of East Elm Avenue, in a residential neighborhood, between Interstate 75 and the downtown area (much closer to the downtown area). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Legion World War I Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States of America Wars and Conflicts (about 600 feet away); Joseph R. Smith Post No. 76 G.A.R. (about 600 feet away); Joyce Kilmer (about 700 feet away); Norman Jonathan Hall (about 700 feet away); George Armstong Custer (about 700 feet away); Monroe County Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Monroe County Civil War Fallen Soldiers Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Frenchtown. This web link was both published and made available by, "Absolute Astronomy.com," in it's quest to enable "exploring the universe of knowledge." (Submitted on July 17, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Remember the River Raisin. This web link is published by "Michigan History Magazine." (Submitted on July 17, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Battle of Frenchtown. This web link is published and made available by "Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield." (Submitted on July 17, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. A Hundred Years Ago.—"The River Raisin.". An account of events from The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society from September 1913 gives a different version of the events. "The wounded were taken into the houses of the sympathizing villagers and cared for by Doctors Todd and Bowers, ... who were left behind for the purpose. ... Those of the prisoners who could walk were marched off ... Major Woolfolk, wounded, gave out in the march, and was murdered." (Submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,765 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.