|
|
|
|
Welcome to Monroe County
|
|
|
|
Welcome to Monroe County
 |
A Bit of History |
|
French missionaries came to this territory as early as 1634. They named the river the River Aux Raisin because of the many grapes in this locality.
A trading post and fort were established here in 1778. Francois Navarre was the first white settler in 1780. The first settlement was called Frenchtown when about 100 French families came here from Detroit and Canada. The American Flag was first raised in Michigan at Monroe in honor of President James Monroe. St. Antoine's Church on the banks of the River Raisin was the second church in the state. |
| Miscellaneous Data | People | Places |
| Photographs | Research Help | Vital Records |
Search This Site |
| site search by freefind |
Search Monroe Co. MIGenWeb Archives
| Lenawee | Washtenaw | Wayne |
Please let us know if you find any bad links, wrong information, or wish to add any information to this site.
The information on these pages can be used for Genealogical and
Historical purposes.
They may not be used for commercial purposes.
County Coordinator: Up for Adoption
Contact the State Coordinator: Wayne Summers.
Last Updated: Friday, 22-Aug-2025 12:36:57 MDT
This site is a part of MIGenWeb and USGenWeb®.