River Raisin Legacy Project
Fish Passage 6
Phase I was enacted in 2012 with the removal of the dams by St. Mary's Park and the Macomb Street Bridge. Dams that house active sanitary sewers near Cappuccilli Park and Hellenberg Park were updated with rock arch ramps to provide passage for fish and small boats. Dams 2 and 3 did not contain active sewers and were removed entirely. Phase II completed in 2014 included dams by the post office and Virginia Drive that also housed active sanitary sewers. These were also customized with rock arch ramps built facing downstream to provide fish, kayak, small boat and canoe passage.
The River Raisin has had a long, rich cultural history. It was known as Nummasepee (River of Sturgeon) by the Native American tribes that first populated the area and used the river for hunting, fishing and transportation.
Later, the abundance of grapes that grew along its banks led French settlers to name it Le Riviere aux Raisins when they migrated to the area in the late 18th century. The English and Americans would later anglicize the French into the name we use today: the River Raisin.
The 18th century French settlement on the banks of the Raisin hosted one of the bloodiest battles of the War of 1812. The events that took place here in January 1813 electrified and galvanized a fledgling nation, and became the genesis for the battle cry "Remember the Raisin!"
Fishing, wildlife viewing, bird watching, canoeing and kayaking are
available as never before in our lifetime. Residents and visitors
now have access to the Sterling State Park lagoons by bike, on foot,
by canoe and kayak.
Erected by U.S.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1813.
Location. 41° 54.774′ N, 83° 22.727′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on E. Elm Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named River Raisin Legacy Project (here, next to this marker); First District Court (here, next to this marker); Private Claim 236, Lot of George McDougal (a few steps from this marker); Private Claim 236 Lot of Jean (John) Baptiste Jerome
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
