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
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
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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 225 times since then and 75 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.
