Union City in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Union City Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013
1. Union City Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
(Side One)
During 1836-37, cabinetmaker David Hull led the organization of the township's first religious society. Circuit-riding ministers held services for Union City's fledgling Methodist congregation on alternate Sundays. The group me in several places until a "New and Commodious" church was built in 1848, one-half block west of here. In 1880 the Coldwater Republican announced that the Methodists would "build a new brick church next season." The present church was dedicated in 1881.
(Side Two)
This High Victorian Gothic, auditorium-plan church as constructed in 1880-81. Because this church so closely resembles the Constantine Methodist Episcopal Church, designed by the Grand Rapids architectural firm of Robinson and Barnaby, it is believed to have been the work of the same firm. John R. Simmons, a Scottish woodworker from nearby Girard, reportedly built the church. The church was dedicated on August 28, 1881.
Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1835.)
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 1848.
Location. 42°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The French & Trading Posts (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union City Civil War Monument (about 700 feet away); Titlow House & Parachute Factory (about 700 feet away); The Flood of 1908 & Broadway Bridge "Island" (about 700 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 800 feet away); Union City Milling and Mill Race Outlet (about 800 feet away); Riverview Park (about 800 feet away); Caille Richards Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.
Also see . . . Union City United Methodist Church. (Submitted on June 10, 2013.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013
2. Union City Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013
3. Union City Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013
4. Union City Methodist Episcopal Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
