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

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 30, 2021

1. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Circuit-riding ministers from Ohio braved swamps, snakes and mosquitos to serve Monroe Methodists as early as 1804. Though these families fled Monroe during the War of 1812, they returned in strength. Their Wesleyan Chapel just south of this church was dedicated in 1839.

Cholera decimated the congregation, but, by 1871, they rallied to dedicate the present church as the 1st Methodist Episcopal Church. It became St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal in 1901 and St. Paul's United Methodist in 1969.

Extensive renovation of this beautiful church, begun in 1974, uncovered long-lost treasures of furniture, woodwork and stained glass.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 41° 54.872′ N, 83° 23.939′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and East Second Street, on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 201 South Monroe Street, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

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 this marker: Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House (about 300 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Doctor Eduard Dorsch (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Joseph Loranger 1817 (about 500 feet away); The County of Monroe (about 500 feet away); Old Whipping Post (about 600 feet away); Editor Ellis, 1825 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Other markers no longer nearby. Historical Museum (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home (was about 400 feet away but has been

St. Paul's United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 30, 2021

2. St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Church as seen from across South Monroe Street with sunburst behind the steeple

confirmed missing); Monroe's Soldiers (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 30, 2021

3. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Entrance

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022

4. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Sign

St. Paul's United Methodist Church Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 21, 2022

5. St. Paul's United Methodist Church Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.