St. Clair in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Mary's Rectory

Photographed by Kathy Garman, September 26, 2020

1. St. Mary's Rectory Marker

Inscription. This picturesque red brick, Queen Anne style structure was erected as a residence and office for St. Mary’s parish priests in 1886, during the pastorate of Father C. M. B. Schenkelberg. The rectory archives contain the complete sacramental records of all of the early Catholic missionaries in the area, including those of Father Frederic Baraga. The rectory complex has been enlarged over the years with the addition of a garage in 1926, house-keeping quarters in 1953 and office space in 1959.

Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1270B.)

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 year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 42° 49.647′ N, 82° 29.417′ W. Marker is in St. Clair, Michigan, in St. Clair County. It is at the intersection of North 6th Street and Vine Street, on the right when traveling south on North 6th Street. The marker is located on the east facing exterior wall of the rectory at the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 N 6th St, Saint Clair MI 48079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in one of the Lake Huron 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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker: St. Mary's Church (a few steps from this marker); First Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The City of St. Clair (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Clair Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); Diamond Crystal World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); PFC Dewayne T. Williams (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Clair Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Clair.

Regarding St. Mary's Rectory. The historical marker is a two-sided sign. What makes this marker unique from other two-sided signs is that the two sides (L1270A & L1270B) are located at two separate locations. Side One of the marker is located on the exterior wall of St. Mary's Church to the right of the main entrance.

St. Mary's Rectory and Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kathy Garman, September 26, 2020

2. St. Mary's Rectory and Historical Marker

Marker mounted on building to right of the three Juniper trees.

St. Mary's Rectory and St. Mary's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Garman, September 26, 2020

3. St. Mary's Rectory and St. Mary's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.