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Gen. George Armstrong Custer
1839-1876
Monroe is proud to be the
hometown of General Custer
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Located at 1403 East Elm Street on the Historic River Raisin. The battle fought here on Jan 22, 1813 was one of the largest engagements of the War of 1812. Of 934 Americans who fought here, only 33 escaped death or capture. The massacre of wounded soldiers the following day shocked and enraged Americans throughout the Old Northwest Territory. The display includes dioramas & full-size British & American soldiers, as well as a fiber-optic map presentation on the Battle of the River Raisin.

Free admission. Call the Monroe County Historical Commission at (734) 240-7780 for hours and additional information.

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