Brighton in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Paul's

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 27, 2017

1. St. Paul's Marker

Inscription.
When the Reverend William A. Clark, D. D., purchased his land in Brighton Township, he set aside an acre as a church site and established a cemetery near it. In 1837 he organized an Episcopal group and conducted its first services in his orchard. The group worshiped in rented quarters for over forty years before it erected this church. Ernest W. Arnold designed the English style structure, which was built by local contractor James Collett. The church was completed in 1881. Reverend Clark's son, John, officiated at the first service.

Erected 1983 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L1011.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 42° 31.804′ N, 83° 46.925′ W. Marker is in Brighton, Michigan, in Livingston County. Marker is at the intersection of West St. Paul Street and North West Street, on the right when traveling west on West St. Paul Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West St Paul Street, Brighton MI 48116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brighton Area Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this

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marker); B.T.O. Clark (a few steps from this marker); Mill Pond Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Brighton Hook and Ladder Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); John McKinney (within shouting distance of this marker); Duke the Hereford (within shouting distance of this marker); Bessie the Holstein (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brighton.

Also see . . . A Historical Timeline of St. Paul’s. Church website entry (Submitted on August 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 27, 2017

2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.