Cairn - River Raisin Battle - Monroe, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bobfrapples8
N 41° 54.820 W 083° 22.818
17T E 302596 N 4642930
Cairn located in the battlefield where the Battle of Frenchtown was fought during the War of 1812. It is at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Elm St., approximately 1241 E Elm Ave, Monroe, MI 48162.
Waymark Code: WM15M7Z
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Text from the monument:

Site of Battles of Jan. 18 - 22
Gen. Winchester in Command,
and River Raisin Massacre
Jan. 23, 1813


[Marker Reverse]

800 Americans under Cols.
Allen, Lewis and Wells
Fought desperately against
3000 British and Allies
Under Gen. Proctor.
Forced to surrender, Tho'
Promised British protection,
the prisoners left unguarded
were attacked and killed
by the Indians.


More information about the Battle of Frenchtown from Wikipedia.
Cairn Location: Flat ground, site of the battlefield

Cairn Purpose: Battle Site Memorial

Types of rock: Field stone

Cairn Condition:

Type if different from above list: Not listed
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