List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Monroe County facts for kids

Location of Monroe County in Michigan

Welcome to Monroe County, Michigan! This area is full of amazing places that tell stories about the past. These special spots are called Michigan State Historic Sites. They are recognized by the state of Michigan because they are important to our history. Some of these sites are even more special and are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll see a little symbol, like a small sword or cross (†), next to the names of those extra-special places.

Exploring Historic Sites in Monroe County
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Exploring Historic Sites in Monroe County

Monroe County has many cool historic sites, from old mills and schools to important battlefields and homes. Each one helps us understand what life was like long ago and the events that shaped this part of Michigan.

Old Buildings and Homes

Many historic sites are old buildings that have been preserved. They show us how people lived, worked, and learned in the past.

Alfred Wilkerson Grist Mill

The Alfred Wilkerson Grist Mill is located at 242 Toledo Street in Dundee. This old mill was recognized as a historic site on August 3, 1979. Grist mills were very important long ago for grinding grain into flour.

Bedford District No. 6 School

You can find the Bedford District No. 6 School at 25 East Sterns Road in Bedford Township. It became a historic site on August 12, 1983. Imagine learning in a school like this!

Bridge School

The Bridge School is at 96 Ida Maybee Road in Raisinville Township. It was listed on December 17, 1987. Old schoolhouses like this are great examples of early education.

Edward Loranger House

The Edward Loranger House (†) is a very special home at 7211 South Stony Creek Road in Frenchtown Township. It was recognized on October 2, 1980, and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Exeter Township Hall

The Exeter Township Hall is located at the southwest corner of Sumpter Road and Grant Street in Exeter Township. This building became a historic site on September 3, 1998.

Governor Robert McClelland House

The Governor Robert McClelland House (†) is at 47 East Elm Street in Monroe. It was listed on March 3, 1971. Robert McClelland was an important politician in Michigan's history.

Johnson-Phinney House

The Johnson-Phinney House is another historic home at 22 West Second Street in Monroe. It was recognized on February 23, 1978.

Maybee Village Hall

The Maybee Village Hall is at 9051 Raisin Street in Maybee. It became a historic site on March 15, 1988. Village halls are often central to community life.

Navarre–Anderson Trading Post

The Navarre–Anderson Trading Post (†) is a very old and important site at 3775 North Custer Road in Frenchtown Township. It was listed on June 16, 1972. Trading posts were places where people traded goods long ago.

Rudolph Nims House

The Rudolph Nims House (†) is at 206 West Noble Avenue in Monroe. It was recognized on October 29, 1971.

Sawyer House

The Sawyer House (†) is at 320 East Front Street in Monroe. It became a historic site on June 19, 1975.

Seitz Inn

The Seitz Inn is located at 8941 North Custer Road in Raisinville Township. This old inn was listed on October 23, 1979. Inns were like hotels for travelers in the past.

Important Historical Events and Places

Some historic sites mark places where important events happened or where significant things were first established.

First Organized Public School District

This site marks where the First Organized Public School District was established. It's located in the Monroe vicinity and was recognized on September 17, 1957. This shows how important education was from early times.

George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument

The George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument (†) is a statue at the southwest corner of Elm Street and North Monroe Street in Monroe. It was listed on June 15, 1992. This monument honors a famous military leader.

Lake Erie Informational Designation

This site is an informational marker about Lake Erie at Sterling State Park, 2800 State Park Road in Frenchtown Township. It was designated on January 19, 1957. Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes and has played a big role in the region's history.

Michigan Historic Crossroads Informational Site

You can find the Michigan Historic Crossroads Informational Site at the Michigan Welcome Center on Northbound Interstate 75 at the 10-mile marker in Monroe Township. It was listed on September 17, 1957, marking a place where important historical routes crossed.

Michigan Southern Railroad

The Michigan Southern Railroad site is at the intersection of First Street and Front Street in Monroe. It was recognized on September 25, 1956. Railroads were key to transportation and trade.

Monroe County Informational Designation

This site, located at 126 South Monroe Street in Monroe, provides information about Monroe County itself. It was designated on July 19, 1956.

Monroe Paper Industry

The Monroe Paper Industry site is at East Elm Street and North Dixie Highway in Monroe. It was listed on September 25, 1956. This marks the importance of paper manufacturing in the area.

Potter Cemetery / Public Act 525 of 2012

The Potter Cemetery / Public Act 525 of 2012 site is at 3700 East Sigler Road in Ash Township. It was recognized in 2017. This site connects to a specific law passed in 2012.

River Raisin Battlefield Site

The River Raisin Battlefield Site (†) is a very important place at 333 North Dixie Highway in Monroe. It was listed on February 18, 1956. This site was where a major battle took place during the War of 1812.

Toledo War Informational Designation

The Toledo War Informational Designation is at the Michigan Welcome Center on Northbound Interstate 75 at the 10-mile marker in Monroe Township. It was recognized on November 27, 1956. The Toledo War was a border dispute between Michigan and Ohio.

Woodland Cemetery

Woodland Cemetery is at 438 Jerome Street in Monroe. It became a historic site on July 21, 1988. Cemeteries often hold the graves of important historical figures.