Last updated: July 14, 2023
Place
Plum Creek
Irene Kuehnlein
Quick Facts
Location:
914 Kentucky Avenue, Monroe, MI. 48161
MANAGED BY:
City of Monroe, Michigan
Amenities
6 listed
Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Picnic Table, Playground, Scenic View/Photo Spot
On January 22, 1813 during the Second Battle of the River Raisin, when the right wing of the American army faltered, the soldiers mistook orders and retreated over the frozen river heading south towards Ohio. The Americans, totaling close to 400 strong fled south but were met with another disaster. At Plum Creek, approximately 3 miles south of the River Raisin, American forces were surrounded by Native warriors. Of the 400 men, only 33 escaped, about 147 were captured, and as many as 220 were killed by the pursuing warriors. This was the last major stand of the U.S. against the Confederation of Native Nations and their British allies during the second battle of the River Raisin.