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

Inscription. 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission

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series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 42° 18.496′ N, 85° 10.844′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

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: Sojourner Truth Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument (approx. half a mile away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Sojourner Truth Statue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Methodism in Battle Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mary S. Coleman Court

Headstone of James & Ellen White image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, October 21, 2016

2. Headstone of James & Ellen White

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle Creek City Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.

Closeup of Ellen White Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, October 21, 2016

3. Closeup of Ellen White Headstone

Closeup of James White Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, October 21, 2016

4. Closeup of James White Headstone

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