Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James and Ellen White
Photographed By Frankie, October 21, 2016
1. James and Ellen White Marker
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James and Ellen White. . James S. and Ellen G. White were among the founders of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which was organized in Battle Creek in 1863. Long participants in the Adventist movement, they cam to Battle Creek in 1855 when the Adventist press was moved there. James served as minister, author, editor, and General Conference president. Ellen, a prophetess, reportedly experienced over two thousand visions. Married in New England in 1846, both were involved in the founding of publishing, medical and educational institutions. After James's death in 1881, Ellen traveled to organize Adventist churches in Europe, Australia and the American South and West. She is widely known for her writings on health, education, family life and the Bible, and is one of the most translated American authors. She died in 1915.
James S. and Ellen G. White were among the founders of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which was organized in Battle Creek in 1863. Long participants in the Adventist movement, they cam to Battle Creek in 1855 when the Adventist press was moved there. James served as minister, author, editor, and General Conference president. Ellen, a prophetess, reportedly experienced over two thousand visions. Married in New England in 1846, both were involved in the founding of publishing, medical and educational institutions. After James's death in 1881, Ellen traveled to organize Adventist churches in Europe, Australia and the American South and West. She is widely known for her writings on health, education, family life and the Bible, and is one of the most translated American authors. She died in 1915.
Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1252.)
Location. 42° 18.496′ N, 85° 10.844′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek,
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Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker can be reached from South Avenue just south of East Burnham Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 South Avenue, Battle Creek MI 49014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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