Saline in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saline Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 28, 2017
1. Saline Presbyterian Church Marker
In 1831, Presbyterian families from Newark, New York, traveled by boat through the Erie Canal to Detroit. Settling in the Saline area, they held their first religious service on July 18, 1831. Thereafter, services were held in schoolhouses, homes, and other buildings until 1842 when they erected a frame structure on this site. In 1898 that building was replaced with the present church.
Built in 1898 with heavy cut stone foundations and rounded arches, the Saline Presbyterian Church reflects the influence of Romanesque Revival architecture. Detroit architects Frederick H. Spier and William C. Rohns designed the church, which was built by local contractor Conrad Schaffer and Son. The total cost for the building and furnishings was $5,981. The congregation restored the sanctuary interior in 1998.
Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1940.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1831.
Location. 42° 10.028′ N, 83° 46.833′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Union Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Citizens Bank Building (about 300 feet away); Seats of Our Heritage (about 300 feet away); Salt Springs / Saline (about 400 feet away); The Fire Bell (about 600 feet away); Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home (approx. Ό mile away); Davenport House (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory Of All American Veterans (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saline.
Also see . . . Saline First Presbyterian Church. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. From the Nomination Form:
The First Presbyterian Church derives its significance from its role in local Presbyterian history and is a good example of vernacularly-interpreted Romanesque Revival architecture.(Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 28, 2017
2. Saline Presbyterian Church Marker Reverse
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021
3. Saline Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 28, 2017
4. Saline Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
5. Saline Presbyterian Church Stone - "I am the door"
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023
6. Saline Presbyterian Church Historic Building Tablet
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on March 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5, 6. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
