Clinton in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. John's Episcopal Church

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 9, 2017

1. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. In 1835, under the leadership of the Reverend William N. Lyster, this church was founded as St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. The Reverend Lyster had organized a church in nearby Tecumseh in 1833, and this church was a mission of that pioneer parish until 1836. In 1853 the parish voted to change its name to St. John's Episcopal Church. Completed in 1835, This is the oldest remaining Episcopal church building in Michigan. Its handhewn beams, wainscoting and stained glass windows all date back to 1835.

Erected 1984 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L875.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 42° 4.271′ N, 83° 58.157′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is on East Church Street 0.1 miles east of Tecumseh Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 East Church Street, Clinton MI 49236, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is 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: Jira Payne House / The Smith-Kimball Family (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton Schools (about 500 feet away); Clinton / Site of the Clinton Inn (about 700 feet away); Clinton Downtown Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Deloss Bowman Memorial Bench (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. ¼ mile away); Armistice (Veterans) Day (approx. ¼ mile away); All Gave Some - Some Gave All (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 9, 2017

2. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.