St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Monroe, Michigan
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Monroe, Michigan
Saint Michael the Archangel, located at 502 West Front Street in Monroe, is the second oldest Catholic Church in Monroe County, Michigan. The movement to establish the parish began in 1845 when 14 Ger…[View More]
Old Telegraph Road Phantom Bridge, Monroe, Michigan
Old Telegraph Road Phantom Bridge, Monroe, Michigan
Just north of Monroe, Michigan sits a rare Phantom Bridge along a deserted portion of Old Telegraph Road. Here’s the story…
Monroe Historical Society Museum
Monroe Historical Society Museum
The Monroe Historical Society Museum was originally the Monroe General Store. It was built 1910.
Monroe Presbyterian Academy
Monroe Presbyterian Academy
The Monroe Presbyterian Academy opened in 1851 as a private school for boys. In 1876 the school was remodeled into a church.
Brock House
Brock House
The Brock House was built in 1837 and is a sister house of the Hammond House just 1/2 mile up the road.
Brandywine Inn Restaurant
Brandywine Inn Restaurant
The Brandywine Inn/Restaurant was built in the 1850s and was the first 4 story brick building in the area. It was a stagecoach stop between Cincinnati & Dayton.
Carson Road Barn
Carson Road Barn
The Carson Road Barn was constructed around 1916 and is one of the older barns still standing in the county.
Garver Family Farm
Garver Family Farm
The Garver Family Farm was established in 1908 with almost 200 acres.
Lemon Monroe High School
Lemon Monroe High School
Built in 1925 the Lemon Monroe High School was added onto many times before it was demolished in 2016.
Hammond House
Hammond House
The Hammond House was built between 1850 & 1880. The bricks were made on site.