Farmington in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Sixteen pioneers organized the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1829. The congregation dedicated its first church building in 1844. When that church burned in 1920, Detroit architects and church members Wells Butterfield and his daughter Emily Butterfield designed this Neo-Gothic structure. Francois Grenier of Detroit created the stained glass windows, including four that depict "pioneers of Christendom," donated by former Michigan governor Fred Warner and his wife, Martha. Completed in 1922, the church and the adjoining community hall, which had a balcony and a stage, served as the center of civic life into the 1940s. The church hosted numerous events - even Saturday night movies. The education building was completed in 1958.
Erected 2007 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2195.)
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 1829.
Location. 42° 27.837′ N, 83° 22.434′ W. Marker is in Farmington, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Warner Street, on the left when traveling east on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Travel Through Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farmington Masonic Temple and Farmington Township Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Potawatomi Indians of Farmington (approx. ¼ mile away); First Quaker Meeting (approx. ¼ mile away); Farmington's First Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); The Village Center (approx. ¼ mile away); City of Farmington (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmington.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Governor Fred Warner
Also see . . . History of First United Methodist Church of Farmington. Church website entry:
Includes a section on "Stained Glass Window – Who are Those Guys in the Window?" (Submitted on July 13, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
2. First United Methodist Church of Farmington and Marker
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
3. First United Methodist Church of Farmington
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
4. "Pioneers of Christendom" Windows
Photographed By Joel S., July 4, 2015
5. National Register of Historic Places plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
