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

Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

1. Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench Marker

Inscription. The Michigan Society Colonial Dames XVII Century presents this bench to the International Peace Garden to commemorate the heroic deeds of our ancestors who fought and gave their lives during the Battle of the River Raisin, War of 1812.

Erected by The Michigan Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War of 1812.

Location. 41° 54.705′ N, 83° 22.58′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Memorial is on E. Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench (here, next to this marker); Artillery (here, next to this marker); Battles of the River Raisin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. 17th Infantry Campsite (within shouting distance of this marker); After the Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The 2nd Battle of the River Raisin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

2. Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 29, 2020

3. Battle of the River Raisin Memorial Bench Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.