Near Carleton in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Patrick Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

1. St. Patrick Church Marker

Inscription. Irish and German immigrants first came to this area, known as Stony Creek, in the 1840s. The settlement was also called Athlone, after a city significant in Ireland's military history. Redemptorist missionaries served Catholics here from 1847 until 1855. On March 17, 1847, they celebrated the dedicatory Mass of their first church, which was built of logs donated by parishioners. On June 26, 1860, the cornerstone was laid for the present church; six months later the church was completed. Built in the Round-Arch mode, it once had a lofty spire surrounded by finials. On December 27, Bishop LeFevre appointed Father Desiderius Callaert the first resident pastor of Stony Creek, and St. Patrick's gained the full status of a parish.

Erected 1991 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1685.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 1860.

Location. 42° 1.488′ N, 83° 25.117′ W. Marker is near Carleton, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of West Labo Road and Exeter Road, on the left when traveling

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east on West Labo Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2996 West Labo Road, Carleton MI 48117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Exeter Township Hall (approx. 3.1 miles away); Bicentennial Tree (approx. 3.6 miles away); Krzyske Brothers Company (approx. 5.4 miles away); Potter Cemetery / Public Act 525 of 2012 (approx. 5.7 miles away); Frenchtown Township (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Navarre - Anderson Trading Post (approx. 6.6 miles away); McDowell Papermill / Papermill School (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carleton.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

2. St. Patrick Church Marker

View of church and marker from across W. Labo Rd

St. Patrick Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

3. St. Patrick Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

4. St. Patrick

Statue of St. Patrick, namesake of the church

St. Patrick Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

5. St. Patrick Church Cemetery

Dedication for Thomas M. Dudek image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 29, 2021

6. Dedication for Thomas M. Dudek

This dedication stone sits directly below the State of Michigan Historical Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.