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

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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

1. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. The Reverend Camillus P. Maes organized St. John in 1872 to serve the area's Irish population, which had struggled to form an English-speaking parish over a forty year period. In January 1892 fire destroyed the interior of the first church, erected on this site in 1874. The exterior walls survived the fire and were used to rebuild the church, which was rededicated in October 1892. Detroit architects Donaldson and Meier led the reconstruction effort. The resulting church replicated the original one, but without a steeple. After nearly a century, St. John returned to its original appearance when the steeple was reconstructed in 1991 as part of a year-long, $1 million restoration project.

Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2052.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1892.

Location. 41° 54.727′ N, 83° 24.061′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling

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north on South Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 S Monroe St, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Sterling Morton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan's Tribute to Kentucky (about 600 feet away); Memorial Place (about 600 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Boyd School (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

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

2. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Marker

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

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

3. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Monroe Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. Monroe Register of Historic Places Marker

Monroe marker in place at front entrance with ornately carved wood door

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

5. Monroe Register of Historic Places Marker

Circa 1873 and charter member

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.