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

First Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

1. First Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. As early as 1820 itinerant Methodist preachers came to Pontiac, and in 1828 a society was organized by the Reverend William T. Snow in the home of Ira Donelson. The small group later met in a school and the courthouse until it was able in 1842 to build its first church at the corner of Pike and Perry. The present building was begun in 1861 and dedicated in 1864. The First Methodist Church, as it became following the 1939 Uniting Conference, is the “Mother” of Methodist churches in Pontiac.

Erected 1961 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 42° 37.998′ N, 83° 17.433′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is on South Saginaw Street near East Judson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 E Judson St, Pontiac MI 48342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Woodward Avenue (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Vincent de Paul Church (about 700 feet away); St. Vincent De Paul World War II Memorial (about 700 feet away); Pontiac's Coach Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Trail To Pavement (approx. ¼ mile away); Building Trucks In Pontiac (approx. ¼ mile away); Outstanding Architecture (approx. ¼ mile away); Parades and People-Watching (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

2. First Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

3. First Methodist Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.