Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
1. First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory Marker
Rededication
November 28, 2000
First Flag Raised on
Michigan Territory
1796
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is November 28, 2000.
Location. 41° 55.109′ N, 83° 23.788′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on North Monroe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48161, 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: First American Flag (here, next to this marker); St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (here, next to this marker); St. Mary Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Major-General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); General George A. Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); George Armstrong Custer / Sighting the Enemy (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Street Bridge (about 300 feet away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic River Raisin (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
2. First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
3. First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
