Saginaw in Saginaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Kathy Garman, August 26, 2020
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church. . The Reverend Hiram L. Miller and twelve others founded this church, the first in the Saginaw Valley, on March 1, 1838. They first worshiped at a carpentry shop on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ames Street. The congregation erected a white clapboard church on this site in 1852, the first permanent religious building in the Valley. On November 10, 1883, the cornerstone for the present sanctuary, designed by local architect Fred W. Hollister, was laid. The completed building was dedicated November 22, 1885. There have been several additions and restorations since then. A 750-pound bell, a gift to the original church from area citizens, hangs in the present structure.
The Reverend Hiram L. Miller and twelve others founded this church, the first in the Saginaw Valley, on March 1, 1838. They first worshiped at a carpentry shop on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ames Street. The congregation erected a white clapboard church on this site in 1852, the first permanent religious building in the Valley. On November 10, 1883, the cornerstone for the present sanctuary, designed by local architect Fred W. Hollister, was laid. The completed building was dedicated November 22, 1885. There have been several additions and restorations since then. A 750-pound bell, a gift to the original church from area citizens, hangs in the present structure.
Erected 2012 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2229.)
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 date for this entry is March 1, 1838.
Location. 43° 25.126′ N, 83° 57.977′ W. Marker is in Saginaw, Michigan, in Saginaw County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and South Harrison Street, on the left when traveling west on Court Street. Mounted to the wall of the church facing Court Street.
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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S Harrison St, Saginaw MI 48602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. First Presbyterian Church and Historical Marker
Mounted to the exterior wall on the far left of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.