Livonia in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Newburg Church
Built 1848 • Moved 1977 • Opened 1984
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
1. The Newburg Church Marker
In 1848, on land leased from Joseph Kingsley across from the Newburg Cemetery, this church was built as a Presbyterian Meeting House. After construction, the Presbyterians and Congregationalists shared usage, alternating services weekly. In the early 1880's, the building was used as a Congregational Church. In 1888, the Congregational and Methodist congregations merged and renamed the church Newburg Methodist Church.
The belfry was added in 1892, and the Sunday School wing was added in 1889. In 1902, the pews and stained glass windows still in the church today were installed.
In 1915, the church was moved a half mile west from its original site to the northeast corner of Newburg Road and Ann Arbor Trail in an effort to increase the congregation size. It was placed on skids and pulled by horses. The vestibule also was enlarged, and the bell tower was rebuilt in 1948.
This building is a part of the Newburg Intersection
The Newburg Church was originally located on Newburg Road, just north of Ann Arbor Trail in Secction 30.
Erected by City of Livonia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 42° 26.306′ N, 83°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A.J. Geer Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newburg School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Detroit United Railway Waiting Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Blue House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Shaw House (about 500 feet away); The Cranson-Hinbern House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livonia.
Also see . . . Explore the Buildings. (Submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
2. Left image caption
Photograph was taken in 1910.
A double door was added to the front of the church in the 1890's to allow for a casket to be carried through it.
A double door was added to the front of the church in the 1890's to allow for a casket to be carried through it.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
3. Upper right image
The Newburg Methodist Church circa 1920's.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
4. Lower right image
Photograph taken about 1908.
This photo shows many of the renovations that took place beginning in the early 1890's, including the new wallpaper on the ceiling, new pews which were rearranged to widen the center aisle, and one of eight stained glass windows that would eventually be added.
This photo shows many of the renovations that took place beginning in the early 1890's, including the new wallpaper on the ceiling, new pews which were rearranged to widen the center aisle, and one of eight stained glass windows that would eventually be added.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
5. The Newburg Church and Marker
View from the southwest.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
6. The Newburg Church
View from the south.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
7. The Newburg Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
8. Historic Greenmead sign
Sign on the west side of Newburgh Road for the historic village.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
