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First Congregational Church of Detroit

 
 
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 7, 2021
1. First Congregational Church of Detroit Marker
Inscription.
In 1801, David Bacon and his wife Alice made the first attempt to establish Congregationalism in Detroit. Sent by a Connecticut Congregational society, the Bacons failed in their efforts to build a mission. It was not until 1844 that the First Congregational Society was formed in Detroit. The Society erected a building which it soon outgrew. A second structure was dedicated in 1854. The third and present church known as the "Church of the Seven Arches" was completed in 1891. Designed by John L. Faxon, it has Byzantine and Romanesque features. The tower of the church is crowned by a statue of the Angel Uriel. Both the exterior and interior of this church are rich in the colors and symbolism of the Christian religion.
 
Erected 1976 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L329.)
 
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 1801.
 
Location. 42° 21.318′ N, 83° 3.782′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 1 and East Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling north on State Highway
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1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 East Forest Avenue, Detroit MI 48201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral Church of St. Paul / Interfaith Emergency Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thompson Home (about 800 feet away); Mackenzie House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hilberry Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Whitney, Jr. Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wayne State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Unitarian Universalist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scarab Club (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
 
Also see . . .  First Congregational Church of Detroit. Church website homepage (Submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.) 
 
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 5, 2015
2. First Congregational Church of Detroit Marker
First Congregational Church of Detroit and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 10, 2019
3. First Congregational Church of Detroit and Marker
View from state highway M-1 (Woodward Avenue).
First Congregational Church of Detroit image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 5, 2015
4. First Congregational Church of Detroit
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 26, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.   2. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.   3. submitted on May 10, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.   4. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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