Erie in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Joseph Sur La Baie
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
1. St. Joseph Sur La Baie Marker
The parish of St. Joseph, fourth oldest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, dates from the arrival of the hardy French pioneers who began about 1790 making their clearing in the dense walnut stands behind the shores of Maumee Bay. To Father Gabriel Richard who from Detroit often visited the settlement between 1798 and 1820 it was St. Joseph de la Baie Miami. The primitive log church built near the bay shore in 1819 was replaced by a frame structure in 1826. The present church on a more accessible site was erected in 1851 and consecrated by Bishop Peter Paul LeFevere in 1852.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 41° 47.538′ N, 83° 29.7′ W. Marker is in Erie, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on Manhattan Street, 0.1 miles east of South Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2214 Manhattan St, Erie MI 48133, 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. "War" With Happy Ending (approx. 0.9 miles away); Luna Pier Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles
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Also see . . . St. Joseph Catholic Church. Church website homepage:
Excerpt:
The history of St. Joseph Catholic Parish is one of faith, education, and community life, centered on the Eucharist, guided by His Word, and strengthened through the sacraments and service to others.(Submitted on May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Additional commentary.
1. Latin translation
The Latin phrase at the bottom of the marker translates to "Blessed is God"
— Submitted May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
2. St. Joseph Sur La Baie Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
3. St. Joseph Sur La Baie
Church at sunrise
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 21, 2022
4. Inside St. Joseph Sur La Baie
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
5. Statue on grounds of church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
