Near Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Famous Waterfront
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 5, 2022
1. Famous Waterfront Marker
First land for Sterling State Park was acquired in 1935 as a gift from Monroe Piers Land Company and was named in honor of Wm. C. Sterling, prominent Monroe citizen and first Commodore of the Monroe Yacht Club organized in 1887.
Monroe County's waterfront on Lake Erie has been famous since pioneer days for its great flights of waterfowl, spring and fall. The French shot the winged game, trapped muskrat and speared sturgeon for a livelihood. In later years the marshes have attracted sportsmen from far and wide. Water sports flourished at an early date. In 1878 a Monroe four-man rowing crew swept American competition and went to Henley, England, for an international rowing regatta.
Muskrat dinners featured by the old Yacht Club in 1900's became a community tradition and are continued by present day groups.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 54.558′ N, 83° 20.12′ W. Marker is near Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on North Lakeshore Drive south of State Park Road, on the left when traveling
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Monroe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wm. C. Sterling State Park (about 400 feet away); Monroe Piers (about 400 feet away); Jerry C. Bartnik (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sandy Creek Settlement (approx. Ύ mile away); Capt. Norman W. Heck Jr (approx. 2 miles away); Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Tree (approx. 2 miles away); POW-MIA Chained Eagle (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Lake Erie (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 5, 2022
2. Famous Waterfront Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
