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

First American Flag

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

1. First American Flag Marker

Inscription. First American Flag
Raised on Michigan soil
In Frenchtown
By Capt., Porter 1796.
Site of River Raisin
Block house occupied
By American troops.
Burned by the British
Capt., Elliott under order
Of Col. Proctor. Aug. 1812.

Erected 1937 by Nancy de Graff Toll Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Patriotic Organizations of Monroe.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 41° 55.109′ N, 83° 23.789′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of North Monroe Street and West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on North Monroe Street. 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. First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory (here, next to this marker); St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (here, next to this marker); St. Mary Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Major-General George Armstrong Custer

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(within shouting distance of this marker); General George A. Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); George Armstrong Custer / Sighting the Enemy (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Street Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

2. First American Flag Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

3. First American Flag Marker

View of the historic marker at the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Elm Street, with a view of the General George Armstrong Custer statue and the Monroe Street Bridge in the background.

First American Flag Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

4. First American Flag Marker Reverse

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.