George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument

George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument is an equestrian monument designed and sculpted by Fred Torrey, located in Monroe County, Michigan. It's the only such memorial of its type in the country to honor General George Armstrong Custer.

The monument was initially erected in New Rumley, Ohio on May 30th, 1910 by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Department of Monroe to honor Major Marcus Reno. However, after a fire destroyed it in 1928, The GAR decided to recast and relocate it instead and presented it to Pere Cheney Memorial Township for display near "Cheney's Grove," where Custer camped before his ill-fated last battle.

There are things to do and see surrounding this area:

Activities to do at this location:

- Historical interest

- Learn more about the history of the area.

- Map out a plan for the exploration of an area.

- Practice photography on landscape shots.

- Practice photography on street shots.

- Practice photography on people shots.

- Explore the area with your camera.

- Get in touch with nature by hiking, biking or just exploring.

- Walk around the area.

- Take a hike up a trail or a trailhead to view an area near you.

- Get outside and play!  

Admission fee: There is no admission fee for this monument. However, there are fees that may be required if you plan on visiting some of the surrounding areas such as parks and trails. For more information, please visit their website at: http://www.monroemi.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/. You can also call the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department at (734) 240-7080 Ext: 84911 for more information regarding rates and hours of operation.

 

 

 

 

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Points Of Interest In Monroe, MI:
Munson Park
George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument
Navarre Field
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
River Raisin Marina & Campground

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