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

Historic River Raisin

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

1. Historic River Raisin Marker

Inscription. “Remember the River Raisin” became a national battle cry in the War of 1812 after settlers and Kentucky soldiers were massacred by Indians on the river’s banks in violation of protection promised by the British,

The stream here was the center of a sturdy French – American settlement which took form 1780 – 86.

In the period of controversy after the War of Independence and until 1794 British – Canadian authorities sought to establish the River Raisin as the international boundary and thus to retain possession of Michigan and control of the Great Lakes.

Indians called the stream “Numasepee,” or River of Sturgeon. French settlers changed the name to “Riviere aux Raisins” which means River of Grapes. Early records tell of great masses of wild grapes which festooned the trees along its banks.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 55.061′ N, 83° 23.816′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It was on North Monroe Street (State Highway 50)

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0 miles south of Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is situated on the northwest end of the Monroe Street Bridge, in downtown Monroe. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It was also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Monroe Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); George Armstrong Custer / Sighting the Enemy (within shouting distance of this marker); General George A. Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); Major-General George Armstrong Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First American Flag (about 300 feet away); St. Mary Catholic Church (about 300 feet away); First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

2. Historic River Raisin Marker

View looking west of the historic marker in the left foreground and an upstream view of the Historic River Raisin in the right background.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 16, 2009

3. Historic River Raisin Marker

View looking south of the historic maker in the foreground and the Monroe Street Bridge and downtown Monroe in the background.

Historic River Raisin Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023

4. Historic River Raisin Marker Missing

Its post remains, but the marker is missing.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,925 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.