Morrice in Shiawassee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Mary's Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
1. Saint Mary's Church Marker
In 1870 Father Joseph Kraemer became pastor of a Catholic mission at Corunna that included all of Shiawassee County. In 1874 he assisted Antrim Township Irish Catholics in purchasing the Alling Schoolhouse, which he dedicated as a church. Father Kraemer traveled first from St. Johns and later from Owosso for mass. In 1892 a church was built in Morrice. When the mission became a parish in 1926, it also had many German and Czechoslovakian members. The church burned in 1953 and was razed in 1962. The present church was dedicated in 1955.Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1873.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 42° 50.453′ N, 84° 10.695′ W. Marker is in Morrice, Michigan, in Shiawassee County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West Mason, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Woodhull Township Hall / Shaftsburg School (approx. 6.6 miles away); Reference Mark for Michigan Center of Population (approx. 6.8 miles away); Maple River (approx. 6.9 miles away); Williamston Center United Methodist Church (approx. 9.8 miles away); Governor Parsons (approx. 9.9 miles away); Corunna Public Schools / Shiawassee Street School (approx. 10.1 miles away); Hugh McCurdy / Hugh McCurdy Park (approx. 10.1 miles away); Corunna World War II Memorial (approx. 10.1 miles away).
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
2. Saint Mary's Church Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
3. Saint Mary's Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
4. Saint Mary's Church
Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
