Milan in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 24, 2017
1. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Marker
The Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church was founded by African-Americans in 1949. The first service was held on Ash Street in the home of Deacon Eli Longstreet. The first pastor was Rev. Eddie C. Wilson. The congregation met at various locations until church members built this building in 1951. Rev. Wilson led the congregation until he passed away in September 1998.
Washtenaw County Historic Landmark
Erected by The Washtenaw County Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1998.
Location. 42° 5.403′ N, 83° 41.231′ W. Marker is in Milan, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is on Elm Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is about 285 feet west of York Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Elm Street, Milan MI 48160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Braman Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Phillips Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Murals for Milan" (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named "Murals for Milan" (approx. half a mile away); Milan World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away);
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 24, 2017
2. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
