Chadsey Condon in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bailey Temple Church Of God In Christ
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
1. Bailey Temple Church Of God In Christ Marker
On July 4, 1926, Pastor John Seth Bailey (1896-1984) founded the McKinley Avenue Church of God in Christ. The church held services in a tent here, then moved to a nearby store in the winter. They built a brick church in 1928 and lengthened it by forty-five feet in 1945. The growing congregation soon needed more space, but did not want to leave the original church site or attend services offsite. In 1956, they excavated a full basement beneath the existing building. They built a roof and new walls over the church the next year. Finally, the old and new floors were joined. Services were held here throughout construction. In 1958, the church was renamed in honor of Bishop Bailey.
Erected 2015 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2274.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1926.
Location. 42° 20.85′ N, 83° 6.352′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Chadsey Condon. Marker is at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and West Edsel Ford Service Drive, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Orsel McGhee House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Martin Kundig (approx. 1.2 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Motown (approx. 1˝ miles away); Elijah McCoy Homesite (approx. 1˝ miles away); Joseph H. Esterling House (approx. 2 miles away); United Sound Systems Recording Studios (approx. 2 miles away); West Canfield Historic District (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . . Bishop John Seth Bailey. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on December 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Historical Marker
The historical marker for Bailey Temple’s application to the State of Michigan and placement was spearheaded by Missionary Beverly Kindle-Walker, President of the Historical Committee.
— Submitted August 7, 2022, by Beverly Kindle-Walker of Detroit, Michigan.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
2. Bailey Temple Church Of God In Christ Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
3. Bailey Temple Church Of God In Christ
Stonework recognizing the renaming in honor of Bishop Bailey
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 902 times since then and 179 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
