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

First Baptist Church

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1834 thirteen Jackson pioneers established the Barry-Jackson Baptist Church in Sandstone Township. Five years later the Reverend David Hendee and seventeen members of that church formed the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Meetings were held in several locations until 1868, when construction began on the present church. J.R. Lewis provided the plans and specifications for this Romanesque Revival-style structure. When a lack of funds resulted in repeated construction delays, “Uncle Ben” Mosher, a member of the building committee, agreed to erect the walls for free if the materials were supplied. A donation from four church members in 1871 assured the structures completion. The church was eventually dedicated on March 10, 1872.

Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1171.)

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 month for this entry is March 2004.

Location. 42° 14.786′ N, 84° 24.521′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Jackson Street and West Cortland Street, on the right when traveling north

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on South Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (about 400 feet away); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (about 400 feet away); Bucky Harris Park (about 400 feet away); The St. Joseph Indian Trail (about 500 feet away); The First Congregational Church (about 500 feet away); Abolitionists in Jackson (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . First Baptist Church of Jackson. (Submitted on April 16, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

2. First Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. First Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, 3*31/12

4. First Baptist Church Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022

5. First Baptist Church Marker

First Baptist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022

6. First Baptist Church Cornerstone

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022

7. First Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 6, 7. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.