Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Anderson Trading Post
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
1. Anderson Trading Post Marker
Anderson, Colonel of the Militia in 1812, was taken prisoner at Detroit, later escaped.
Mrs. Anderson, alone at the time of the River Raisin massacre, successfully defied frenzied Indians who invaded the premises and lapped from the basement floor whiskey which she had emptied from the barrels. Mrs. Anderson sat defiantly upon the family money chest as the savages threatened her with upraised tomahawks. "Shame, so many Indians fight one squaw," Mrs. Anderson cried. Cowed by her words the Indians left and the home was not further molested.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 55.039′ N, 83° 23.569′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker was at the intersection of East Elm Avenue (State Highway 50) and North Macomb Street, on the right when traveling west on East Elm Avenue. The historical marker is located on the north side of the River
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Tecumseh's Headquarters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gov. Robt. McCelland House (about 600 feet away); Indian Trading Post (about 600 feet away); A Storied Homestead (about 800 feet away); Col. Francis Navarre (about 800 feet away); MBT Enlist (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eisenmann-Enteman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Death of Capt. Woolfolk (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
2. Anderson Trading Post Marker
View of historical marker in the foreground, and of the Allore Funeral Home in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
3. Anderson Trading Post Marker
View looking west of the historical marker in the foreground, with the Allore Funeral Home in the right background and East Elm Avenue in the left background.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023
4. Anderson Trading Post Marker Missing
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,500 times since then and 97 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 8, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
