Fairgrove in Tuscola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gilford United Methodist Church

Photographed by Kathy Garman, August 1, 2020

1. Gilford United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1887 a camp meeting led by the Reverend David Arnold resulted in the establishment of the Gilford United Brethren in Christ Church. Henry Shannon and John Cragg had invited Arnold to preach to area settlers. In 1889 Charles and Naomi Phipps donated land for a church building. Church members laid the cornerstone later that year. In 1968, through a merger with the Methodist denomination, the name became the Gilford United Methodist Church.

Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1614A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 43° 29.706′ N, 83° 37.319′ W. Marker is in Fairgrove, Michigan, in Tuscola County. It is on North Bradleyville Road north of West Gilford Road, on the left when traveling north. The church is currently a private residence, so it is recommended to park at the Gilford Township Cemetery across the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 35 North Bradleyville Rd, Fairgrove MI 48733, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); G.A.R. Veterans Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Veteran's Grave Locations (approx. 5.6 miles away); Watrous General Store (approx. 5.7 miles away); Juniata House (approx. 5.7 miles away); Watrousville United Methodist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Site of the First Church in Richville (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Bavarian Colony of Frankenhilf (approx. 6.6 miles away).

The former church is now a private residence. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kathy Garman, August 1, 2020

2. The former church is now a private residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.