Sanford in Midland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clare Bailey Chapel
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 21, 2021
1. Clare Bailey Chapel Marker (updated)
This church, originally located in Averill, was donated to the Sanford Historical Society by Mrs. Gert Bailey in memory of her husband, Clare Bailey. It was originally built in 1881, moved to this location in 1979 and restored in 1982. Many layers of wallpaper were removed revealing traces of the original colors and designs. New stencils were made and designs restored. During the history of the church a window had been installed in the front of the church. During the installation of the window part of a covered up bible verse that originally graced the wall was removed. After the wall was restored the local ministers looked at the parts of the verse that remained and determined the proper verse, which has now been put back.
The organ was donated several years ago and is in working condition. The original heating system was a wood stove fired up early before a service. The bell can still be rung on special occasions. Weddings are still held in the chapel and can be arranged with the host/hostess.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 43° 40.539′ N, 84° 23.273′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Michigan, in Midland County. Marker is on Smith Street north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Felix School (a few steps from this marker); Sanford Centennial Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanford Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumberman's Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanford.
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 12, 2020
2. An additional Clare Bailey Memorial Chapel Marker
Averill M.E. Church, 1891
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 12, 2020
3. Clare Bailey Chapel and Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 12, 2020
4. Replaced Clare Bailey Chapel Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
