Near Clarkston in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2019
1. Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church Marker
This church structure, one of the oldest in the Detroit Presbytery, was erected by a church building society which was organized on January 20, 1855. A fine example of the classic New England church, it was dedicated in June, 1856, as the house of worship for the First Presbyterian Church of Independence. The congregation had been organized in 1840 under the Plan of Union as the Church of Orion and Independence. Because of a small membership, the church in 1932 was dissolved. When Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church was organized in 1946, this building became its house of worship. The original steeple was restored and the building carefully preserved.
Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L37.)
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 date for this entry is January 20, 1855.
Location. 42° 43.167′ N, 83° 21.749′ W. Marker is near Clarkston, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on Maybee
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sashabaw Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Becoming Clarkston (approx. 3.1 miles away); Building Clarkston History (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Nelson Clark Home (approx. 3.2 miles away); Getting Here (approx. 3.4 miles away); Howarth School (approx. 4.2 miles away); 911 Memorial...Never Forget (approx. 4.4 miles away); Oakland County Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarkston.
Also see . . . Plan of Union of 1801. Wikipedia article (Submitted on May 31, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2019
2. Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 31, 2019
3. Sashabaw United Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
