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

The American Surrender

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

1. The American Surrender Marker

Inscription. Protected only by a picket fence, nearly 500 Kentucky militiamen fought off three British charges on their camp along the river and silenced the British cannon with their long rifles in the second Battle of the River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813.

They fought for three hours until they saw a white flag approaching from the British lines. They were sure it was a plea for truce. To their surprise it was a message from their captured General. Unaware of their strong position and the approach of Gen. Harrison's reinforcements, Gen. Winchester called for surrender.

Although surrounded and low on ammunition, the gallant Kentuckians refused to surrender until the British promised protection for the American wounded and the homes of Frenchtown's settlers.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1813.

Location. 41° 54.989′ N, 83° 22.67′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of North Dixie Highway (State Highway 50) and East Noble Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Dixie Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North Dixie Highway, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Battles of Jan. 18 - 22 (approx. ¼ mile away); Private Claim 236 Lot of Hubert Lacroix (approx. ¼ mile away); Private Claim 214 of G. Godfroy & J.B. Beaugrand (approx. ¼ mile away); Private Claim 236, Lot of George McDougal (approx. ¼ mile away); River Raisin Legacy Project (approx. ¼ mile away); First District Court (approx. ¼ mile away); Private Claim 236 Lot of Jean (John) Baptiste Jerome (approx. ¼ mile away); Private Claim 96 of Jean (John) Baptist Couture (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

2. The American Surrender Marker

Another view of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

3. The American Surrender Marker

View looking north, up the North Dixie Highway, of the historical marker in it's location at the northwest corner of East Noble Avenue and North Dixie Highway, in front of the Monroe Lodge.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 4, 2022

4. The American Surrender Marker

View looking southwest with the River Raisin National Battlefield Park across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.