Near Chelsea in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Zion Lutheran Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

1. Zion Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Pioneer German families founded Zion Lutheran Church in 1865 as the western portion of Saint Thomas Lutheran parish. The congregation adopted its first constitution and dedicated this substantial Neo-Gothic building in 1867. The church was enlarged and remodeled in 1909, providing for a new altar, pulpit, sacristy and art glass windows. On June 6, 1917, a tornado severely damaged the facade, roof and steeple; however, repairs and the installation of a tracker organ were made in time for the fiftieth anniversary rededication in September. The interior was redecorated in 1932 and 1947. The congregation worshipped exclusively in German until 1930, and held services in this building until 1974 when the new church was dedicated.

Erected 1994 by Bureau of Michigan History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L756.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 42° 14.35′ N, 83° 58.459′ W.

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Marker is near Chelsea, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is at the intersection of Waters Road and South Fletcher Road, on the right when traveling west on Waters Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3050 S Fletcher Rd, Chelsea MI 48118, 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.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jerusalem (approx. 2½ miles away); Thomas Church / Saint Thomas Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Vermont Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Salem Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bethel Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Lost Pyramids of Dexter (approx. 5.8 miles away); Bicentennial Celebration of the United States of America (approx. 5.9 miles away); Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Village of Chelsea (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

2. Zion Lutheran Church Marker

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Zion Lutheran Church Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

3. Zion Lutheran Church Entrance

Detail of stonework above door in German - Zions Kirche 1867

Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

4. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery

View of cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.