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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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: Gerald R. Ford Boyhood Home / President Gerald R. Ford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cantonment Anderson (approx. half a mile away); May House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Castle (approx. 0.9 miles away); Catholic Central High School

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Saint Andrew School Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bishop Frederic Baraga (approx. 0.9 miles away); Voigt House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021

2. St. Andrew's Cemetery Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021

3. St. Andrew's Cemetery Marker

Fr. Andreas Viszoczky tombstone (center, tall one with cross at top.) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Silvija Visockis, November 5, 2004

4. Fr. Andreas Viszoczky tombstone (center, tall one with cross at top.)

St. Andrew's Cemetery with Fr. Andreas Viszoczky's tall tombstone with cross on top in the front. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Silvija Visockis, September 21, 2019

5. St. Andrew's Cemetery with Fr. Andreas Viszoczky's tall tombstone with cross on top in the front.

First Pastor of Grand Rapids' Catholics. Came as missionary to the natives in 1835. Continued Bishop Baraga's work. Built the first St. Andrew's Church. Buried here in January of 1853.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Silvija Visockis of Wyoming, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.