Monroe

Monroe is a Michigan historical marker in Monroe, Monroe County, dedicated 1957.

Monroe County · dedicated 1957 · 126 South Monroe St., Monroe

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Monroe, founded about 1784, is one of Michigan’s oldest settlements. It was first called Frenchtown after its original settlers. It was the scene of the River Raisin Massacre during the War of 1812. Renamed Monroe in 1824, it later anchored the Michigan Southern Railroad and became famous for its glass and paper. General George Custer made his home here.

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