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

Murder of Captain Hart

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

1. Murder of Captain Hart Marker

Inscription. Captain Nathaniel G. T. Hart, brother-in-law of Henry Clay and inspector general of American Army of the Northwest under Harrison, was killed here during the massacre of the River Raisin January 22 - 23, 1813.

Captain Hart, wounded in battle, was rescued by a doctor from a log cabin field hospital just before the Indians set fire to it. Under escort of a friendly Pottawattamie and on horseback, he was about to make his escape when shot down by a Wyandot savage.

Captain Hart was one of many sons of well known Kentucky families who sacrificed their lives in desperate effort to extend American protection to the pioneer settlers of the River Raisin.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 55.357′ N, 83° 22.448′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker was on North Dixie Highway (State Highway 50) half a mile north of East Noble Avenue, on the left when traveling south. This historical marker is located just south (about 0.4 miles) of Heck Park, on the

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east side of North Dixie Highway, in front of Carter Lumber. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 850 North Dixie Highway, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. AH-1 Huey Cobra Helicopter (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial Sidewalk (approx. 0.4 miles away); The "Huey" Helicopter (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hidden Casualities of War (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Women Who Served (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vietnam P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's Memorial Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Sky Pilot" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Melvin C. Dye Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

2. Murder of Captain Hart Marker

View of historical marker in the foreground, with the entrance to Carter Lumber seen in the distant left background and Carter Lumber seen in the right background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

3. Murder of Captain Hart Marker

View looking northeast of historical marker as seen from across the North Dixie Highway, located in front of Carter Lumber.

Murder of Captain Hart Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023

4. Murder of Captain Hart Marker Missing

Its post remains, but the marker is missing.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,901 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.