Roseville in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Erin United Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
1. Erin United Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Erin United Presbyterian Church. . Under the leadership of the Reverend Harry N. Bissell of Mount Clemens, several families organized the First Presbyterian Church of Erin in 1860. The original thirteen members held their first services in a small schoolhouse. They were the first congregation in this community to conduct services in English. In early 1861 Thomas Common donated the present site to the church. The first church on this site, which cost less than $500, was completed in October 1861. The congregation built a new church here in 1930 and added a more modern sanctuary onto it in 1967. Dedicatory services for the expanded church were held on September 17, 1967. The church's name was changed to the First Presbyterian Church of Roseville in 1929 and to the Erin United Presbyterian Church in 1953.
Under the leadership of the Reverend Harry N. Bissell of Mount Clemens, several families organized the First Presbyterian Church of Erin in 1860. The original thirteen members held their first services in a small schoolhouse. They were the first congregation in this community to conduct services in English. In early 1861 Thomas Common donated the present site to the church. The first church on this site, which cost less than $500, was completed in October 1861. The congregation built a new church here in 1930 and added a more modern sanctuary onto it in 1967. Dedicatory services for the expanded church were held on September 17, 1967. The church's name was changed to the First Presbyterian Church of Roseville in 1929 and to the Erin United Presbyterian Church in 1953.
Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L906.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1967.
Location. 42° 31.065′ N, 82° 55.37′ W. Marker is in Roseville, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Gratiot Avenue (State Highway 3) and Wallace Street
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, on the right when traveling north on Gratiot Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30000 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville MI 48066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional commentary. 1. Erin Presbyterian Church merged with First Presbyterian Church of Warren in June 2017. The building is now for sale.
— Submitted November 28, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
2. Erin United Presbyterian Church and Marker
View from the southwest. Marker is at the far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.