River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Monroe

Name: River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Address: 1403 E Elm Ave, Monroe, 48162-2524, United States
Telephone: +1 734-243-7136

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River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Monroe

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Facts and practical information

The River Raisin National Battlefield Park preserves the site of the Battle of Frenchtown as the only national battlefield marking a site of the War of 1812. It was established as the 393rd unit of the United States National Park Service under Title VII of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which was signed into law on March 30, 2009. The park is located in the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan. It was designated as a Michigan Historic Site on February 18, 1956 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1982. The house at 1403 East Elm Avenue was added to the National Register listing in 2019. It officially began operation as a national park unit on October 22, 2010. ()

Elevation: 577 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°54'46"N, 83°22'34"W

Address

1403 E Elm AveNortheast MonroeMonroe 48162-2524 United States

Contact

+1 734-243-7136

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Day trips

River Raisin National Battlefield Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, Monroe County Museum, St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District, Sawyer House.

1.1 miW
Monuments and statues
George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, Monroe
29 min walk • The George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, also known as Sighting the Enemy, is an equestrian statue of General George Armstrong Custer located in Monroe, Michigan.
1.2 miW
41°54'55"N • 83°23'57"W
Monroe County Museum, Monroe
31 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District, Monroe
29 min walk • The St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District is a historic district located at the junction of Elm Avenue and North Monroe Street in the city of Monroe, Michigan.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood, Neo-renaissance architecture
Sawyer House, Monroe
23 min walk • The Sawyer House, also known as the Sawyer Homestead and in its previous incarnation as the Navarre House, is a city-owned house located at 320 East Front Street in Monroe, Michigan. It was listed as a Michigan Historic Site on June 19, 1975.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery, Monroe
24 min walk • Woodland Cemetery is a public, city-owned cemetery located at 428 Jerome Street in the city of Monroe in the U.S. state of Michigan. It occupies 10 acres and contains over 6,500 graves. Founded in 1810, it is one of Michigan's oldest public cemeteries. Its oldest burials are veterans who served in the American Revolutionary War.
1.2 miW
41°54'56"N • 83°23'56"W
The River Raisin Centre for the Arts, Monroe
31 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Event space
0.8 miNW
Tudor Revival architecture
St. Mary's Academy Historic District, Monroe
22 min walk • The St. Mary's Academy Historic District is a religious building complex located at 610 W. Elm Avenue in Monroe, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
0.9 miW
Greek Revival architecture
Wing–Allore House, Monroe
24 min walk • The Wing–Allore House is a funeral home located at 203 E. Elm Avenue in Monroe. The house was built as a private home, converted to a funeral home in the 1930s, and remains in business as the Allore Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
1 miNW
Neighbourhood
East Elm–North Macomb Street Historic District, Monroe
26 min walk • The East Elm–North Macomb Street Historic District is a residential historic district located in the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan. The district was listed as a Michigan Historic Site and added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1982.
1 miW
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Governor Robert McClelland House, Monroe
26 min walk • The Governor Robert McClelland House is a private residence located at 47 East Elm Avenue in the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Old Village Historic District, Monroe
32 min walk • The Old Village Historic District is a commercial and residential historic district consisting of the downtown area of the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is River Raisin National Battlefield Park open?

River Raisin National Battlefield Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to River Raisin National Battlefield Park?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary's Academy Historic District, Monroe (22 min walk), Sawyer House, Monroe (23 min walk), Woodland Cemetery, Monroe (24 min walk), Wing–Allore House, Monroe (24 min walk).

How to get to River Raisin National Battlefield Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to River Raisin National Battlefield Park:

Bus

Elm & Maple • Lines: 6 (15 min walk)
3rd & Kentucky • Lines: 3 (18 min walk)