Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Editor Ellis, 1825
Photographed By John Ridley, April 9, 2024
1. Editor Ellis, 1825 Marker
Newspaper history in Monroe has been continuous since 1825 when Edward Ellis, an exceptionally able editor, came west from Buffalo with his press and printing equipment.
Ellis’ pioneer paper was unique for that day, holding itself independent of political parties as does its present day successor, The Monroe Evening News.
Ellis became an influential member of Michigan’s first constitutional convention. A provision written by him provided for township libraries supported by revenues derived in county courts from penal fines.
By an enabling act of the State Legislature, Monroe has achieved since 1940 Editor Ellis’ ideal of a rural library system supported by fines against lawbreakers.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 41° 54.968′ N, 83° 23.937′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of West 1st Street and South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on West 1st Street. The marker is located on the sidewalk, near the Monroe Evening News building main entrance.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Crossroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Michigan Southern (about 400 feet away); Doctor Eduard Dorsch (about 500 feet away); River Raisin Legacy Project (about 600 feet away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Old Whipping Post (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); The County of Monroe (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . . Michigan Newspaper History. Michigan Sentinel began publishing on June 3, 1825 by Edward D. Ellis. It was Democratic. It was the first Michigan newspaper published outside of Detroit. Ellis arrived from Buffalo and brought the press with him. (Submitted on March 24, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
2. Editor Ellis, 1825 Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
3. Editor Ellis, 1825 Marker
Monroe Evening News building in the background.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 22, 2013
4. Editor Ellis, 1825 Marker
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 386 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on December 30, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on April 9, 2024, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 24, 2014, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
