River Raisin National Battlefield Park - Monroe, MI
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 41° 54.672 W 083° 22.590
17T E 302904 N 4642648
On the morning of January 22, 1813, nearly 600 British and Canadians and about 800 Indians attacked the sleeping American soldiers along the River Raisin. Although surprised, the Americans quickly returned fire.
Waymark Code: WM16NZY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2022
Views: 2
River Raisin National Battlefield Park-On the morning of January 22, 1813, nearly 600 British and Canadians and about 800 Indians attacked the sleeping American soldiers along the River Raisin. Although surprised, the Americans quickly returned fire. In just 20 minutes, the right flank, where the U.S. 17th Infantry was stationed in an open field, was routed and forced to run across the frozen waters of the River Raisin towards Ohio. Of the 400 Americans who ran, about 220 were killed and 147, including General Winchester, were captured. Meanwhile, the American left wing, which included nearly 500 militiamen, continued to fight from behind the Frenchtown picket fence. Successfully repulsing British attacks, the Americans expected the British to ask for a cease-fire when they saw them waving a white flag.
Park Name: River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Historic/Cultural Park: yes
Natural Park: no
Recreation Area: no
Wildlife Refuge: no
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of Listing: Visitor Center
Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2022 To: 12/31/2022
Hiking: no
Camping: no
Bicycling: no
Horseback Riding: no
Off-Roading: no
Swimming: no
Snorkling/Scuba: no
Boating: no
Rock Climbing: no
Fishing: no
Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed
Other Type Detail: Not listed
Hours available: Not listed
Other Activities: Not listed
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