Blissfield in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church
By TeamOHE, November 28, 2019
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
This church was organized
in 1829, one of the oldest
Presbyterian groups in the
state. The sanctuary, com-
pleted in l1849, is largely
the work of the Rev. John
Monteith, who preached here
1845-1855. A graduate of
Princeton Seminary, he came
to Michigan in 1816.
that year he founded the
first
in Detroit.
became the first president
of the University of Mich-
igan. After his service in
Blissfield, he retired from
active ministry.
In
society
In 1817 he
ProtestantErected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 271.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 41° 50.15′ N, 83° 52.021′ W. Marker is in Blissfield, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blissfield MI 49228, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hiram D. Ellis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road / Rail Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); F-105G Thunderchief (approx. ¼ mile
By TeamOHE, November 28, 2019
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
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3. First Presbyterian Church Marker
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4. First Presbyterian Church Marker
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5. First Presbyterian Church Marker
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6. First Presbyterian Church Marker
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