Caseville in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed By Kathy Garman, July 3, 2019
1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
In 1868 the Reverend Manasseh Hickey and twelve settlers organized a Methodist Episcopal church in Caseville. Services were held in a schoolhouse until the present church was built. Upon its dedication on November 15, 1874, the Gothic-inspired structure, with its seventy-foot-high steeple, became a focal point for the community. Local contractor William Ormiston built the church, which contains stained glass windows by McFadden and Reed of New York City. In 1907 a basement was excavated, and in 1940 the memorial windows were installed. Over the years the steeple, which provided a landmark for Saginaw Bay boaters, was racked by structural problems and lightning, and had to be continually repaired. In 1974 the spire was replaced with a duplicate of the original.Erected 1995 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1725.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1874.
Location. 43° 56.673′
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. An Original 56# Rail (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pigeon Depot (approx. 8 miles away); Stagecoaches (approx. 8.1 miles away); Bay Port Fishing District (approx. 8.1 miles away); Henry A. Hamp / Alfred R. Vogel (approx. 10 miles away); Great Fire of 1881 (approx. 10 miles away).
Also see . . . Blog entry about marker. (Submitted on July 26, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills.)
Photographed By Kathy Garman, July 3, 2019
2. Methodist Episcopal Church
The main entrance to the church featuring the steeple that serves as an important landmark to the sailors out on Saginaw Bay.
Photographed By John Garman, July 3, 2019
3. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
Historical Marker shown in relation to the front entrance of the church, looking east.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 27, 2021
4. Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker
View of the marker and the church looking west across Main Street (State Highway 25).
Photographed By Kathy Garman, July 3, 2019
5. Methodist Episcopal Church
From the parking lot behind the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. 4. submitted on September 2, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on July 26, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
