10 Facts About Monroe Michigan

Monroe Michigan area was the scene of several military conflicts during the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom and is known for the Battle of Frenchtown.

Monroe Michigan is known as the childhood residence of George Armstrong Custer and other members of his family, including his brother Boston Custer and wife Elizabeth Bacon.

Monroe Michigan's family moved here when he was young, and he lived in Monroe for much of his childhood.

The Port of Monroe is the only Michigan port on Lake Erie, and Sterling State Park is the only of Michigan's 103 state parks located on or near Lake Erie.

The River Raisin and Sandy Creek travel through Monroe Michigan; they are non-navigable because of the several dams and other obstructions.

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Monroe Michigan is served by the Monroe Michigan County Intermediate School District, which provides services to other schools in the form of special education services, support staff, substitute teachers, and educational technology .

City of Monroe Michigan is served by the Lake Erie Transit public transportation bus system.

Present day freight hauling railroads operating through and around Monroe Michigan are the Norfolk Southern, CSX, and the Canadian National.

The Eastern Monroe Michigan had carried considerable freight and passengers from Detroit to Cleveland exchanged with the Lake Shore Electric interurban at Toledo.

Only in Monroe Michigan is a monthly public-access television program covering news on the Monroe Michigan area.