National Register of Historic Places

Old Village Historic District

Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
Listed
May 5, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82002854

About this property

The Old Village Historic District is a commercial and residential historic district consisting of the downtown area of the city of Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan. The district was listed as a Michigan Historic Site and added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1982. The area is commonly referred to as the downtown area and is the oldest settled area in Monroe, dating back to 1817 when the area was first platted. Some of the oldest surviving buildings in this district date back to 1830, and the district incorporates several different architectural styles. The stretch of the district that runs along M-125 is also designated as one of the Pure Michigan Byways.

Location

Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
41.91302, -83.40057

Categories

COMMERCEEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Old Village Historic District listed on the National Register?

Old Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Old Village Historic District?

Old Village Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Village Historic District?

The period of significance for Old Village Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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