Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First District Court

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

1. First District Court Marker

Upgraded Marker
(See Photo #3)

Inscription. Here in the log house of Jean Baptiste Jereaume the Federal Court of the Erie District, Territory of Michigan, held its first session July 3, 1805. President Thomas Jefferson named Judge Augustus B. Woodward to preside.

Beginning in 1807 the Hesse District Court of Common Pleas also met here or across the river in Francois Navarre's home.

Jereaume's home held wounded American prisoners of war during the Massacre at the River Raisin. In the bitter cold of January 23, 1813 Indian allies of the British scalped those who could not walk and burned the house.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1987.

Location. 41° 54.772′ N, 83° 22.726′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on East Elm Street, 0.1 miles east of North Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Raisin Legacy Project (here, next to this marker); Private Claim 236, Lot of George McDougal

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(a few steps from this marker); Private Claim 236 Lot of Jean (John) Baptiste Jerome (a few steps from this marker); Private Claim 236 Lot of Hubert Lacroix (within shouting distance of this marker); Private Claim 96 of Jean (John) Baptist Couture (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Private Claim 214 of G. Godfroy & J.B. Beaugrand (about 600 feet away); Site of Battles of Jan. 18 - 22 (about 600 feet away); Artillery (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Also see . . . Remember the River Raisin. An article by Roger L. Rosentreter, featured in the November/December 1998 edition of the Michigan History Magazine. (Submitted on July 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 7, 2008

2. First District Court Marker

View of historical marker on the north side of East Elm Street. The River Raisin flows eastward along the south side of East Elm Street.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 7, 2008

3. First District Court Marker

A number of the War of 1812 historical markers in Monroe have been upgraded, including this one.
(See Photo #1)

River Raisin Battlefield Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

4. River Raisin Battlefield Site

Immediately to the north of the "First District Court" historical marker, it would appear that land is being cleared for an expanded River Raisin Battlefield Park. These two signs are within 30 feet of this marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,471 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.