Charlotte in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018
1. Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Side 1
Served for many years by circuit riding ministers, the Methodist congregation dates from 1838, making it Charlotte's oldest religious society. People worshipped at the home of Jonathan Searles, in a temporary courtroom in the Eagle Hotel, and in the county courthouse until they built a church on this site in 1859. Enlarged in 1875 to seat 285 people, the building soon became too small for the growing congregation and was replaced with the present church in 1903.
Side 2
The Charlotte Leader praised this church as "magnificent in proportion, exquisite in decoration and practical in construction" upon its dedication on December 20, 1903. Jackson architect Clare Allen designed the Indiana limestone church as a grand example of the Romanesque Revival style. The art glass windows and decorative interior painting typify late Victorian period design. The congregation restored the church in 1996.
Erected 2006 by Michigan Historical Commission-Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2154.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1903.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eaton County / Eaton County Courthouse Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charlotte Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Charlotte Medal of Honor Memorial (about 500 feet away); Eaton County Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Eaton County Courthouse Sentinel Tree (about 700 feet away); The Charlotte Historic District (about 700 feet away); First Congregational Church of Charlotte (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph & Mary Hall House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018
2. Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018
3. Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018
4. Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
5. Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on February 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
