Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church and Society
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 23, 2018
1. First Congregational Church and Society Marker
In 1840 thirteen people founded a Presbyterian congregation on the principles of opposition to slavery and "total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors as a beverage." It was the first church established in Owosso. In 1853 the congregation reorganized as the First Congregational Church and Society, but continued to meet in a schoolhouse where it had worshipped for thirteen years. Two years later a small brick and frame church was erected on this site. It was razed in 1891 and replaced with the present building. Constructed in 1892 of fieldstones gathered from local farms, the church has stained-glass windows dedicated to Owosso pioneers. The Detroit firm of Malcolmson and Higginbotham designed this Neo-Roamanesque structure.
Erected 1995 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1806.)
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 year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 43° 0.032′ N, 84° 10.251′ W. Marker is in Owosso, Michigan, in Shiawassee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Street and West Williams Street, on the left when traveling north on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Site of the First School House in Owosso (within shouting distance of this marker); Homesite of Doctor John B. Barnes (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Studio of James Oliver Curwood (approx. ¼ mile away); Curwood Castle (approx. ¼ mile away); Comstock Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Curwood Castle (approx. ¼ mile away); Judge Elias Comstock (approx. ¼ mile away); L. B. Quackenbush Post Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owosso.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 23, 2018
2. First Congregational Church and Society Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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