River Raisin Battle Obelisk, Monroe, MI
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N 41° 54.820 W 083° 22.826
17T E 302585 N 4642931
This oblelisk is located on Elm Avenue & Dixie Highway in Monroe, MI.
Waymark Code: WM2HYH
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2007
Views: 60
This oblelisk was placed in 1904 by Monroe's Civic Improvement Society to honor this War of 1812 battlefield along the River Raisin. The inscription on the plaque reads as follows:
800 Americans under Cols. Allwn Lewis and Wells fought despearately against 3000 British and Allies under Gen. Proctor. Forced to surrender, though promised British protection, the prisoners, left unguarded were attacked and killed by the Indians.
Date Created/Placed: 1904
Address:
Intersection of Elm Avenue & Dixie Highway
Height: 12 feet
Illuminated: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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