Potterville in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Potterville United Methodist Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018
1. The Potterville United Methodist Church Marker
Side 1
The Potterville United Methodist Church was organized after the Reverend Hiram Nichols held a revival meeting in Potterville in 1867. The congregation appointed a building committee in 1875 and began work on the church in the spring of 1877. George M. Potter donated the land for the church, which was dedicated on February 3, 1878. The church took its present name after the Methodist Church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren Church in 1968.
Side 2
When constructed in 1877, the church seated three hundred people. Its main entrance was at its southeast corner. From 1920 to 1923 the church was remodelled and enlarged under the guidance of head carpenter John Griffith. Much of the original woodwork on the windows and gables was removed; however, the stained glass windows and the bell were left intact. The church also retained its L-shape, frame structure and high gable roofs.
Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1296.)
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 February 3, 1878.
Location. 42° 37.549′ N, 84°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dimondale Cemetery World War I Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); Dimondale Cemetery World War II Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); Dimondale Cemetery Vietnam/Korea Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away); Clay Hill (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Dimond House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Dimondale Fire (approx. 4.8 miles away); Rick's Barber Shop (approx. 4.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Bell (approx. 5 miles away).
Additional commentary.
1. Sycamore Creek Church
Since September 2016, Potterville United Methodist Church has been part of Sycamore Creek Church. This congregation is now called Sycamore Creek - Potterville Campus.
— Submitted November 6, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018
2. The Potterville United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018
3. The Potterville United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018
4. The Potterville United Methodist Church
View of stained glass windows on the east side of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
