Near Allenton in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Almont Society of the New Church

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

1. Almont Society of the New Church Marker

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Scottish immigrants from Glasgow settled in Berlin Township in 1841. Ten years later, twenty-four of them founded the Almont Society of the New Church. They followed the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-17720), a Swedish mathematician, philosopher and scientist whose Christian theological writings form the basis of the New Church. In 1875 members donated labor, materials and money to build this chapel, designed by church member William Morton.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1223.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 42° 56.273′ N, 82° 58.533′ W. Marker is near Allenton, Michigan, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of Cameron Road and Tubspring Road, on the right when traveling north on Cameron Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1513 Cameron Road, Allenton MI 48002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Currier House (approx. 3.6 miles away); 101 South Main Street—Almont Fountain Park (approx. 3.7 miles away);

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Almont's Liberty Pole Dedicated (approx. 3.7 miles away); 121 South Main Street (approx. 3.7 miles away); 129 South Main Street (approx. 3.7 miles away); 102 South Main Street (approx. 3.7 miles away); 138 South Main Street (approx. 3.7 miles away); Henry Stephens Memorial Library (approx. 3.8 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. About Us. Almont New Church Assembly and Retreat Center website entry (Submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. Emanuel Swedenborg. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

2. Almont Society of the New Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.