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.
St. John's Episcopal Church. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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. Touch for directions.
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 185 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
