Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
The Reverend Daniel Brown came to this area in 1839 to help form a new Episcopal parish. He became the first rector of St. Paul's in 1840 when it received canonical sanction. The congregation met in a temporary chapel and then in a small church before the present structure was started in 1872 through efforts of the Reverend Marcus Lane. This massive Gothic Revival building was designed by Gordon Lloyd of Detroit. The limestone, donated by a quarry in Flushing, was transported by members to the site. On August 24, 1873, the first service was held in this church. St. Paul's was consecrated in 1882 when the Reverend William Seabrease was rector. Memorials in the church honor eminent citizens of Flint's past, including carriage makers and auto pioneers.
Erected 1977 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L371.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 43° 0.844′ N, 83° 41.328′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is at the intersection of
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan. It is also 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: Masonic Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otto P. Graff (about 600 feet away); Tenth Michigan V.V. Infantry (about 700 feet away); Sarah Emma Edmonds / Franklin Thompson (about 700 feet away); Genesee County Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Resisting Slavery / Robert J. Cromwell (about 700 feet away); First National Bank of Flint (approx. 0.2 miles away); Genesee County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
July 25, 2018
2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (tall view; marker visible at left)
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024
4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 18, 2024
5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1872 Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
