River Raisin Battlefield Visitor Center - Monroe, Michigan - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

Wikipedia (visit link) tells us this story:
"Winchester had received orders to stay within supporting distance of Harrison's column. Instead Winchester moved far ahead of Harrison to Frenchtown along the River Raisin, and on January 18, he routed a small Canadian and Indian force there and captured the town. On January 22, the main British/Indian force arrived at Frenchtown. Winchester's headquarters were far away from the main American lines and he was not with his troops when the British attacked. The attack surprised the American camp, but they took their positions quickly and returned fire. However, when their right flank gave way, the main line began to retreat, even though the left flank anchored in a fort still held. Winchester, attempting to join the front lines, was captured en route by Chief Roundhead. The American retreat quickly became a rout, and only 33 of the 400 engaged escaped the battlefield."

This battle has also been called the Battle of Frenchtown. The battle sparked the rallying cry of the War of 1812, “Remember the Raisin!”

Name of Battle: The Battle of the River Raisin Name of War: War of 1812 Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 01/18/1813 Date of Battle (End): 01/23/1813 Parking: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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