Niles in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Trinity Church

Photographed by M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007

1. Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. This is the oldest existing church structure in Niles, located in the oldest Episcopal parish in the Diocese of Western Michigan. The first Episcopal service in Niles was conducted by Bishop Philander Chase in 1832. The parish was organized in 1834. In that year there were 14 houses in Niles. The first edifice, of frame construction, was built on this site in 1836 under the direction of Rev. James Selkrig, the first rector. The present church was completed in 1858. On May 7, 1876, the Rev. Robert McMurdy presented 308 persons for confirmation. This is said to have been one of the largest such classes in American church history.

Erected 1966 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0062.)

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 month for this entry is May 1939.

Location. 41° 49.659′ N, 86° 15.294′ W. Marker is in Niles, Michigan, in Berrien County. It is on South Fourth Street near Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 S Fourth St, Niles MI 49120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan

and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wesley United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); The Old Fifth Street Viaduct (about 700 feet away); Four Flags Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Chapin House / Henry Austin Chapin (approx. 0.2 miles away); PA-WA-TING (approx. 0.2 miles away); John B. Reddick Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Parrott Civil War Cannon (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niles.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007

2. Trinity Church Marker

Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007

3. Trinity Church

Photographed by M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007

4. Trinity Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,877 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.