Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Indian Trading Post
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
1. First Indian Trading Post Marker
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First Indian
Trading Post
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Monroe
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 55.188′ N, 83° 24.076′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on West Elm, 0.1 miles west of Godfroy Avenue, on the right when traveling west. This historical marker is affixed to a large rock and is situated on the north side of West Elm Avenue, north of the River Raisin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 West Elm Avenue, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Raisin Legacy Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named River Raisin Legacy Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Michigan Southern (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First American Flag (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
2. First Indian Trading Post Marker
View of the historical marker affixed to a rock.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
3. First Indian Trading Post Marker
View of historical marker looking north from West Elm Avenue.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 6, 2010
4. First Indian Trading Post Marker
View looking west of the historical marker and the house beyond.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
