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

British Victory at Frenchtown

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

1. British Victory at Frenchtown Marker

Inscription. From near this spot on Jan. 22, 1813, 525 British soldiers and Canadian militiamen from Fort Malden under Col. Henry Proctor and some 800 Indians under Chiefs Roundhead and Walk-In-The-Water launched a pre-dawn attack on the sleeping American camp a mile south on the River Raisin. The British firepower included six small sled-mounted artillery pieces.

The British soldiers, mostly from the 41st Regiment of Foot and Royal Newfoundland Regiment, suffered heavy casualties in three vain attempts to storm the main camp, protected by a picket fence and the skill of the Kentucky riflemen. The Canadian militiamen and the Indians, however, routed the unprotected American eastern camp which led to the American Army's defeat at this Second Battle of the River Raisin.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1944.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 55.489′ N, 83° 22.129′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of North Dixie Highway (State Highway 50) and Detroit Avenue

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, on the right when traveling south. This historical marker is located at Heck Park, just west of I-75. Heck Park has an impressive series of Vietnam veterans memorials and displays on the south side of the main parking lot and the historic marker is located on the north side of the main parking lot. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1099 North Dixie Highway, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. AH-1 Huey Cobra Helicopter (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Sidewalk (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Huey" Helicopter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hidden Casualities of War (about 300 feet away); The Women Who Served (about 300 feet away); Vietnam P.O.W.'s and M.I.A's Memorial Tree (about 300 feet away); "Sky Pilot" (about 400 feet away); Melvin C. Dye Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

2. British Victory at Frenchtown Marker

View looking north of this historical marker in the left foreground with the park's recreational facilities in the bacground.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Heck Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010

3. Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Heck Park

View of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Heck Park which is located on the opposite side of the main parking lot from the featured historical marker.

British Victory at Frenchtown Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023

4. British Victory at Frenchtown 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 February 7, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 7, 2010, 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.