My main source of information came from the Monroe Historical Museum, and the Monroe Historical Society. They graciously allowed me to browse their extensive collection of artifacts, records, bibliographies, texts, photographs, maps, census records, etc.
The Historical Museum has quite a history in itself. It's located just off Monroe Street in downtown Monroe, and as it's website states it is a "Georgian style" building. I also learned that the site of the museum used to be where General and Mrs. George A. Custer's home once was and then proceeded to become the site of a post office in 1910. The Museum claims to have one of the largest collections of artifacts relating to the history of Southeast Michigan. Chris Kull (pictured right), the Curator of Collections at the Museum, was a great help to me as I began my research and offered me the information needed to secure the foundation of my project. |
I utilized this book for the basic history of Monroe, as well as a few bibliographies.
History of Monroe County Michigan. Edited by Talcott E. Wing. New York: Munsell & Company, Publishers. 1890.
Blade Printing and Paper Co., Engravers, Printers and Bookbinders, Toledo, Ohio.
History of Monroe County Michigan. Edited by Talcott E. Wing. New York: Munsell & Company, Publishers. 1890.
Blade Printing and Paper Co., Engravers, Printers and Bookbinders, Toledo, Ohio.
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The River Raisin Battlefield is where I collected all of my pictures for that particular portion of my legend trip. Inside the visitor center I was able to ask some of the staff to give me a brief overview of the battle, as well as some other vital information.
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