Madison Area in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Andrew's Cemetery
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
1. St. Andrew's Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
St. Andrew's Cemetery. . On August 5, 1852, Father Charles Louis DeCeuninck purchased ten acres of land for the formation of Saint Andrew’s Cemetery. The land was deeded to Bishop Lefevere on December 7, 1852. It was the first permanent Catholic cemetery in Grand Rapids. Louis Campau, the founder of Grand Rapids, and his wife, Sophie DeMarsac Campau, are buried in Saint Andrew’s. Also buried here are Father Andrew Viszoczky, an early priest of Grand Rapids and the pastor of Saint Andrew’s Church, and John Clancy, a lumberman and philanthropist.
On August 5, 1852, Father Charles Louis DeCeuninck purchased ten acres of land for the formation of Saint Andrew’s Cemetery. The land was deeded to Bishop Lefevere on December 7, 1852. It was the first permanent Catholic cemetery in Grand Rapids. Louis Campau, the founder of Grand Rapids, and his wife, Sophie DeMarsac Campau, are buried in Saint Andrew’s. Also buried here are Father Andrew Viszoczky, an early priest of Grand Rapids and the pastor of Saint Andrew’s Church, and John Clancy, a lumberman and philanthropist.
Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1593.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1852.
Location. 42° 56.777′ N, 85° 39.397′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in the Madison Area. Marker is at the intersection of Prince Street Southeast and Prince Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Prince Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI 49507, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
