Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Baptist Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. . This Church, Michigan’s oldest Baptist Church, was begun in 1821 by a small band of pioneers who came to Pontiac through the forest and swamp from Mount Clemens. In 1824 the Reverend Elkanah Comstock became the church’s first pastor. The congregation met in homes, the schoolhouse, and the courthouse until it dedicated its own building in 1841. In 1896 the church moved to its present location. Fifty-five years later on July 1, 1951, this building was dedicated. The church’s large missionary program is well known.
This Church, Michigan’s oldest Baptist Church, was begun in 1821 by a small band of pioneers who came to Pontiac through the forest and swamp from Mount Clemens. In 1824 the Reverend Elkanah Comstock became the church’s first pastor. The congregation met in homes, the schoolhouse, and the courthouse until it dedicated its own building in 1841. In 1896 the church moved to its present location. Fifty-five years later on July 1, 1951, this building was dedicated. The church’s large missionary program is well known.
Erected 1961 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0017.)
Location. 42° 38.473′ N, 83° 17.634′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Oakland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Oakland Ave, Pontiac MI 48342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Validation Testing (within shouting distance of this marker); Made in Pontiac (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 60 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.
