Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
North Presbyterian Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023
1. North Presbyterian Church Marker
On October 19, 1863, fourteen members of Lansing’s First Presbyterian Church signed the Articles of Association creating the Franklin Street Church Society. The society acquired a lot for a church from James Turner, a merchant and leading Methodist, with the proviso that the Presbyterians would supply Lower Town (now North Lansing) with gospel preaching. The first Franklin Street Presbyterian Church was dedicated on this site on October 3, 1865.
Built in 1915-16 on the site of the congregation’s first church, the Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church was constructed to accommodate North Lansing’s growing population. Edwyn Bowd, Lansing’s leading architect of public buildings in the early twentieth century, designed the church and manse. The extensive Arts and Crafts detailing is unusual among Michigan churches of this period. The congregation changed its name when Franklin Avenue became Grand River Avenue in 1934.
Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1353.)
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 October 3, 1865.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named North Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); The Pulver Brothers / The Filling Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kaplan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Lansing Brenke Fish Ladder (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Michigan Education Association / Michigan Association of Counties (approx. 0.2 miles away); First House in Lansing (approx. ¼ mile away); The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023
2. North Presbyterian Church Marker
circa 2013
3. North Presbyterian Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 23, 2023
4. North Presbyterian Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 11, 2017. 4. submitted on January 26, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
