Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historical Museum
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
1. Historical Museum Marker
The Monroe County Historical Society began to collect local historical artifacts in 1938, housing them in a storied homestead, the Sawyer House on East Front Street, before presenting them to the Historical Commission established in 1967 by Monroe County. By 1973, through a generous gift, the Commission could purchase this imposing building, formerly the U.S. Post Office erected in 1913.
It was on this site that Elizabeth Bacon Custer was born, daughter of Judge Daniel S. Bacon. Here Libbie’s romance with the dashing George Armstrong Custer flourished. After the Civil War, whenever his Army duties did not station them elsewhere, she and the General made their home here.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 54.915′ N, 83° 23.928′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker was on South Monroe Street (State Highway 125) north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located near the northeast corner of the Monroe
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Editor Ellis, 1825 (about 300 feet away); Doctor Eduard Dorsch (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Old Whipping Post (about 500 feet away); Historic Crossroad (about 500 feet away); Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House (about 500 feet away); Joseph Loranger 1817 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . .
1. Monroe County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Monroe County Historical Museum. Pure Michigan website entry:
Located in the heart of downtown Monroe in a circa 1911 Georgian Post Office building, on the site of General and Mrs. Custer's original home, this county museum houses one of the largest collections of 18th & 19th century artifacts relating to Southeast Michigan. Exhibits include Native American Woodland culture, Early French-Canadian settlers, Victoriana, the Civil War and Monroe County's veterans, maps, waterways, seasonal displays and many materials from local history, and the life and family of Gen.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
2. Historical Museum Marker (wide view)
3. Monroe County Archives. Monroe County website entry:
Located on the second floor of the museum, the Collections Division is responsible for the access, care, and exhibition of the museum's documents and objects. The Collections Division also operates the museum's Research Room. The Research Room houses over 1,000 linear feet of archival and manuscript materials including maps, family papers, documents, photographs, and genealogy relating to Monroe County. (Submitted on December 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
3. Monroe County Historical Museum
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
4. Monroe County Historical Museum Cornerstone (1913)
Secretary of the Treasury
James Knox Taylor
Supervising Architect
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Photographed By John Ridley, April 9, 2024
5. Historical Museum Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on April 9, 2024, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
