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

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023

1. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Marker

Inscription. This church is the immediate successor to the first church of Monroe County, St Antoine aux Riviere Raisin (October 15, 1788), which was located two miles upriver. Construction of this church was begun in 1834. It was consecrated in 1839. The name was changed in 1845. November 28, 1889, the hundredth anniversary of the dedication of the first church was memorialized by the unveiling of the granite monument which stands in front of the St. Mary edifice. During the pastorate of Fr. Florent Gillet, the order of the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was founded here in 1845.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 18, 1952.

Location. 41° 55.107′ N, 83° 23.792′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Avenue and South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on Elm Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. First American Flag (here, next to this marker); First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory (here, next to this marker); Major-General George Armstrong Custer (within

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shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); General George A. Custer (within shouting distance of this marker); George Armstrong Custer / Sighting the Enemy (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe Street Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 18, 2013

2. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 18, 2013

3. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Marker

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 18, 2013

4. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Marker Previously Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 21, 2022

5. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Marker Previously Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.