Near Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
1. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Marker
Sixteen German Lutheran families who settled here at Sandy Creek formed a three-part congregation with Trinity of Monroe and Zoar (later St. Paul's) of Monroetown, Nov. 10, 1844, under the care of Rev. Geo. Wm. Hattstaedt. Services were held in McIntyre School until 1848, when a log church was built here on land donated by Johann G. Schoennamsgruber. That year, the church joined the newly formed Missouri Synod. From the start, a Christan day school was provided.
The Rev. Herman Lemke became the first resident pastor in 1853. A brick church was dedicated in 1873; it became Heritage Hall after the 1969 sanctuary was completed. By its 150th anniversary in 1994, Holy Ghost had grown to more than 800 members.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1844.
Location. 41° 59.548′ N, 83° 25.679′ W. Marker is near Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on Heiss Road south of Gruber Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3563 Heiss Road, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Patrick Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Exeter Township Hall
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
2. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 4, 2022
3. Holy Ghost Lutheran — Heritage Hall
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 6, 2021
4. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Dedication
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 4, 2022
5. Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Dedication/Rededication Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on April 12, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
