Greektown in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Second Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael Baker
1. Second Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Second Baptist Church. . Founded in 1836 by thirteen former slaves, the is the oldest black congregation in Michigan. From its beginnings the church has occupied a prominent place in Detroit's black community. In 1839 it established the city's first school for black children, and its first pastor, the Reverend William C. Monroe, was a noted anti-slavery activist. in 1843 he presided over the first State Convention of Colored Citizens, which met at the Second Baptist Church. Delegates demanded the right to vote and an end to slavery. On January 6, 1863, Detroit's blacks celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation here. Located at this site since 1857, the church has expanded its facilities through the years.
Founded in 1836 by thirteen former slaves, the is the oldest black congregation in Michigan. From its beginnings the church has occupied a prominent place in Detroit's black community. In 1839 it established the city's first school for black children, and its first pastor, the Reverend William C. Monroe, was a noted anti-slavery activist. in 1843 he presided over the first State Convention of Colored Citizens, which met at the Second Baptist Church. Delegates demanded the right to vote and an end to slavery. On January 6, 1863, Detroit's blacks celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation here. Located at this site since 1857, the church has expanded its facilities through the years.
Erected 1975 by Detroit Historical Commission. (Marker Number L346.)
Location. 42° 20.09′ N, 83° 2.575′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Greektown. Marker is on Monroe Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Monroe Avenue, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2017, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
