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

Second Baptist Church

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

1. Second Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1866 Laura Smith Haviland, a former abolitionist, persuaded several African Americans in Washington, DC. to migrate to Adrian. Three years later the Reverend A. I. J. Jackson led the settlers in founding the Second Baptist Church. The congregation worshipped in a hall in Adrian until 1880 when it purchased the present site. The house located on this site was converted to a sanctuary. In 1900 this wood frame church was erected. Descendants of the founding families continue to worship here.

Erected 1995 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1381.)

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 1866.

Location. 41° 54.206′ N, 84° 1.855′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on North Broad Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker about 140 feet north of East Hunt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 North Broad Street, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Miller Croswell (approx. ¼ mile away); Robertson Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Governor Charles M. Croswell / Croswell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Joseph Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Joseph School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Joseph Rectory (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.

Second Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 8, 2017

2. Second Baptist Church and Marker

Second Baptist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 3, 2021

3. Second Baptist Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.