Roundhead - Monroe MI
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 54.688 W 083° 22.489
17T E 303044 N 4642673
In the temporary absence of Tecumseh, the Native-American allies of the British were led by Wyandot Chiefs Roundhead and Walk-in-the-Water.
Waymark Code: WM16P15
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2022
Views: 1
The historical marker is on the grounds of the River Raisin National Battlefield in Monroe MI.
Historical Date: 01/18/1813
Historical Name: River Raisin Battle
Description: THE TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER
Roundhead
In the temporary absence of Tecumseh, the Native-American allies of the British were led by Wyandot Chiefs Roundhead and Walk-in-the-Water. Besides the Wyandots, Native forces included warriors from the Shawnee, Potawatomi, Ottawa, Chippewa, Delaware, Miami, Winnebago, Creek, Sauk, and Fox tribes. The American commander, General James Winchester, was captured by Native warriors about a mile and a half south of this point, and Roundhead delivered him to the British commander, Colonel Henry Proctor. Believing continued resistance was useless, Winchester was induced to send a message to the remainder of his forces, advising them to surrender.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Commission.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Not Registered
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