Eastpointe in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
1. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Erin Township's German immigrants first worshipped together in a log church amid an oak forest in 1846. The following year the Reverend John Friedrich Winkler helped organize St. Peter's church as a "country church" near Detroit. This is the third building occupied by the congregation. Dedicated in 1950, the church and school were designed by Merritt and Cole and are fine mid-twentieth century interpretations of the Neo-Gothic style. The church bells were brought from the congregation's second church, which stood two blocks south of here from 1859 to 1950. The adjacent cemetery was dedicated in 1888.
Erected 2001 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2093.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 42° 28.017′ N, 82° 57.355′ W. Marker is in Eastpointe, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Gratiot Avenue (State Highway 3) and Aurora Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Gratiot Avenue. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eastpointe Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Immanuel Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 School (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Liberty Motor (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. Mark Lutheran Church (approx. 2 miles away); The John Theisen House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Warren Township District No. 4 School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bunert-Weier Farm (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastpointe.
Also see . . . Our History. Brief church history on the church's website. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
2. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
3. St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Peter's
Evangelical Church
Founded 1841
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
4. St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
1850 2000
"Come unto me..."
(Matt. 11:28)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
5. St. Peter's Cemetery
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 3, 2018
6. More Plaques in Front of the Church
St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran
Missouri Synod
East Detroit, Michigan
Founded 1847
Led by the Spirit
1972
[Eastpointe was called East Detroit until 1992.]
Bottom text:
St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church
Shouts of Joy Thanks to God
1845 2005
150 years of grace and history
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
