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Warning! CSX Railroad Bridge, Monroe, Michigan

Built in 1911, this is the 2nd railroad bridge to grace this location on the River Rasin in Monroe, Michign. The original bridge is thought to have been constructed in 1896 with the substructure still…[View More]

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

Just north of Monroe, Michigan sits a rare Phantom Bridge along a deserted portion of Old Telegraph Road. Here’s the story…

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

The Hammond House was built between 1850 & 1880. The bricks were made on site.

Bake House

The Bake house is the oldest home in Monroe, built in 1811 with all of the bricks made on site.

Mansion of Monroe

The “Mansion of Monroe” was owned by the Bernie family who owned LeSourdsville Lake. Famous movie stars would visit the home while performing at LeSourdsville. The…[View More]

Monroe Historical Society Museum

The Monroe Historical Society Museum was originally the Monroe General Store. It was built 1910.

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

The Brock House was built in 1837 and is a sister house of the Hammond House just 1/2 mile up the road.

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