Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Whipping Post
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 26, 2021
1. Old Whipping Post Marker
One of the first four markers to be refurbished in blue and silver and placed at Loranger Square.
Public whipping for minor crime was a custom brought from New England by Monroe's earliest American settler's. Not general in the midwest, the punishment was administered here chiefly to ne'er-do-wells whom the citizens wished to be rid of.Peter P. Ferry, a former soldier of Napoleon's army, served as a local justice of the peace. He sentenced many an offender to be lashed in public until the custom was abolished around 1835.
The first frame courthouse was built across the street from here in 1817 when Monroe became the county seat. The whipping post was erected in front of it.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 41° 54.914′ N, 83° 23.826′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on East First Street west of Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. This historic marker is located in the downtown area of Monroe, in the southwest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Doctor Eduard Dorsch (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Since 1817 (within shouting distance of this marker); Beneath this fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Relic of the Battle of the Raisin (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The County of Monroe (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Loranger 1817 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 26, 2021
2. Old Whipping Post Marker
Restored marker in Loranger Square
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, February 15, 2010
3. Old Whipping Post Marker
View looking north of the historical marker in the left foreground and of one of the public structures situated in Loranger Square in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,139 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 19, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
