Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Friends Meetinghouse

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 26, 2020

1. Friends Meetinghouse Marker

Inscription. George Fox founded the Religious Society of Friends in England during the seventeenth century. In the U.S. the society, commonly called Quakers, opposed slavery during the nineteenth century, and it opposed war and violence throughout its existence. In Grand Traverse County, Friends organized in the Long Lake area in 1880. In 1892 lumberman Perry Hannah donated this site to the society for a meetinghouse, which was completed in 1894.

Erected 2007 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2181.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 44° 45.76′ N, 85° 37.849′ W. Marker is in Traverse City, Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. Marker is at the intersection of South Oak Street and East 5th St, on the right when traveling south on South Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 S Oak St, Traverse City MI 49684, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hannah and Lay Mercantile Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); City Opera House

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.4 miles away); Novotny's Saloon (approx. 0.4 miles away); The J.E. Greilick Factory (approx. half a mile away); Second Industrial Revolution (approx. half a mile away); Central United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Ladies Library Association / Ladies Library Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Traverse City.

Friends Meetinghouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 26, 2020

2. Friends Meetinghouse

Marker is mounted on wall to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.