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

First Methodist Episcopal Church

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

1. First Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The origins of the First United Methodist Church can be traced to 1831 when preacher Elijah Pilcher arrived in “Jacksonburgh” to serve the town's growing Methodist community. Services were held around town until a small church was erected in 1850. The congregation built a larger church at the present site in 1868. In 1922 Detroit architect W.E.N. Hunter designed the current Neo-Gothic structure around the 1868 church, which is still visible in the sanctuary. A larger pipe organ and the Virginia and Katherine Hayes memorial window were installed at that time, donated by businessman C.B. Hayes. Prominent members also included W.A. Foote, co-founder of Consumers Power Company. The church was enlarged yet again in 1954.

Erected 2006 by Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2166.)

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 1831.

Location. 42° 14.84′ N, 84° 24.668′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue and South Blackstone Street, on the right when traveling east

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on West Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 W Michigan Ave, 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. The St. Joseph Indian Trail (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (about 600 feet away); The First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (about 700 feet away); Abolitionists in Jackson (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Bucky Harris Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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

First United Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

2. First United Methodist Church Marker

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. First United Methodist Church Marker

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

4. First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

5. First United Methodist Church Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.