Palmyra in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Palmyra Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 11, 2019

1. Palmyra Presbyterian Church Marker

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Inscription. Sixteen persons from Presbyterian congregations in Tecumseh, Blissfield and Adrian founded this church in 1836. The following year the Reverend John Walker became their minister. They held services in a schoolhouse on the west side of the River Raisin. In 1842-43 the congregation erected its first church. In 1861 the present structure was completed. Much of the labor and materials were donated. Originally designed in the form of a New England meetinghouse, the building has been remodeled several times.

Erected 1986 by Michigan Historical Society. (Marker Number 1284.)

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 1836.

Location. 41° 51.742′ N, 83° 56.099′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of Palmyra Road and Rouget Road, on the right when traveling north on Palmyra Road. marker is across the street from U.S. Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6370 Palmyra Road, Palmyra MI 49268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. G.A.R. Civil War Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Erie & Kalamazoo Railroad

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(approx. 3.7 miles away); Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road / Rail Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Carpenter House (approx. 3.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); F-105G Thunderchief (approx. 3.8 miles away); Hiram D. Ellis House (approx. 3.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 4 miles away).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 11, 2019

2. Palmyra Presbyterian Church Marker

full view of marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 11, 2019

3. Palmyra Presbyterian Church Marker

marker as seen from the road, full view of church

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 11, 2019

4. Palmyra Presbyterian Church Marker

church marquee, on north side of church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.