Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009
1. Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky Marker
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the heroes who lost their lives in our country's defense, in the Battle and Massacre of the River Raisin, January 22nd, and 23rd, 1813.
Erected 1904 by The State of Michigan.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Heroes • War of 1812.
Location. 41° 54.657′ N, 83° 24.149′ W. Memorial is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and West 7th Street on South Monroe Street. This historic marker is located several (seven) blocks south of the River Raisin, just south of the downtown business district, on the major north-south thoroughfare of the community. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Memorial Place (a few steps from this marker); St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Sterling Morton (about 800 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); Boyd School (approx. Ό mile away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church
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More about this memorial. It might be of interest to note that this historical marker is located at an early community cemetery, but at first glance it is easy to miss this feature because initially the gravestone markers are not noticed. However, if one walks a short distance behind the monument you will begin to notice gravestones (many dating back to the mid-1800s) that are horizontal and flat to the surface, rather than vertical.
Also see . . . Battle of Frenchtown. This web link is published and made available by "Friends of the River Raisin Battlefield." (Submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009
2. Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky Marker
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009
3. Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
4. Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
5. Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,679 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
