Charlotte in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational Church of Charlotte

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018

1. First Congregational Church of Charlotte Marker

Inscription. This handsome brick church was completed in 1881. Seven persons organized the congregation in 1851 in nearby Carmel Township. Moving to Charlotte the next year, they held services in the wooden courthouse and in 1856 built the city's first place of worship. "The Basswood Church" on Bostwick Avenue. In 1873 construction of the present church began. Members made contributions to assure its finish. Local businessman Joseph Musgrave donated exterior brick originally purchased for his own home.

Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L187.)

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 1881.

Location. 42° 33.83′ N, 84° 50.247′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, Michigan, in Eaton County. It is at the intersection of West Lawrence Avenue and West Lawrence Avenue (State Highway 79), on the left when traveling west on West Lawrence Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South Bostwick,

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Charlotte MI 48813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan

and in Greater Lansing.

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: Eaton County Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Charlotte Historic District (about 300 feet away); Charlotte Medal of Honor Memorial (about 400 feet away); Eaton County / Eaton County Courthouse Square (about 400 feet away); Charlotte Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Eaton County Courthouse Sentinel Tree (about 400 feet away); Joseph & Mary Hall House (about 700 feet away); Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . . Historical Notes. (Submitted on August 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

First Congregational Church of Charlotte and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018

2. First Congregational Church of Charlotte and Marker

First Congregational Church of Charlotte image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 6, 2018

3. First Congregational Church of Charlotte

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.