Huron in Erie County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Christ Episcopal Church

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2019

1. Christ Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The Episcopal Society of Huron was organized in 1837, the Rev. F. M. Levenworth, pastor. The cornerstone of this building was laid on May 23, 1838; it is the oldest church building in Huron, standing near what had been the original southern limit of the village. The Rev. Samuel Marks became pastor in 1839 and continued for over 40 years. This marker commemorates the church’s sesquicentennial observance in 1988.

Erected 1988 by Christ Espiscopal Church Sesquicentennial Committee and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 10-22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1838.

Location. 41° 23.877′ N, 82° 33.306′ W. Marker is in Huron, Ohio, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Street and Ohio Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Street. It is in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Ohio St, Huron OH 44839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Huron / Erie County (within shouting distance of this marker); John Baptiste Flemmond (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Legacy of the Huron Docks

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Huron Lighthouses / Huron’s Maritime History (approx. ¼ mile away); The Wright House and the Underground Railroad/Old Main Street (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Legacy of the Huron Docks (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Legacy of the Huron Docks (approx. ¼ mile away); The War of 1812 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huron.

Regarding Christ Episcopal Church. Christ Church is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Christ Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 6, 2019

2. Christ Episcopal Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.