Old Village Historic District

The Old Village Historic District is a historic area in Monroe covering about 81 acres with houses, churches, and shops built over many decades. The buildings cluster around the downtown area near the River Raisin and form a connected neighborhood with regular streets and blocks.

The village began in 1817 after someone donated land to help establish local government and a center for the community. Over the following years, more buildings appeared and the area grew into a neighborhood that reflected the growth of the town.

The streets here show how residents built and lived across different periods, from houses with carefully designed details to churches that served as gathering places. Walking through, you can observe the physical choices people made that reflected their daily life and community values.

You can walk through the area easily by following the streets, as most buildings are visible from the road. The neighborhood is compact enough to explore on foot without needing specific directions, and you can enter from several different points.

A trading post once stood in this area during the early days of the settlement and operated for more than a century before being moved. This older use shows how the land had commercial importance from the very beginning of the community.

Location: Monroe

Inception: 1817

GPS coordinates: 41.91250,-83.40000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44