Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Major-General George Armstrong Custer
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 21, 2024
1. Major-General George Armstrong Custer Marker
Born in New Rumley, Ohio, George A. Custer grew up in Monroe in the home of his half-sister, Mrs. David Reed. February 9, 1864, in the Presbyterian Church here, he married Libbie Bacon, only daughter of Judge Daniel S. Bacon.
During the Civil War, he received six brevets and was made Major-General before he was 26 years old, a rare distinction.
From 1866 until his death at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, General Custer commanded the famous Seventh Cavalry Regiment, leading them in scouting and Indian fighting throughout Kansas and the Dakota Territory.
The statue of General Custer, created by Edward C. Potter was erected by the State of Michigan, unveiled by Mrs. Elizabeth B. Custer and dedicated by President William Howard Taft, June 4, 1910.
The statue was rededicated September 3, 1955 by the First Cavalry Division of which Custer's Seventh Cavalry Regiment was a part.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1785.
Location. 41° 55.099′
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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 walking distance of this marker: General George A. Custer (a few steps from this marker); George Armstrong Custer / Sighting the Enemy (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First American Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic River Raisin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. George Armstrong Custer.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009
2. Major-General George Armstrong Custer Marker
2. Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009
3. Major-General George Armstrong Custer Marker
Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023
4. Major-General George Armstrong Custer Marker
Photographed by George L. Andrews, circa 1865
5. Major-General George Armstrong Custer
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,617 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 28, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 5. submitted on May 8, 2025, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
