Howell in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
1. Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery Marker
Side 1
During the 1830s a number of Irish Catholic settlers migrated from New York State to Deerfield and Tyrone Townships, drawn by the prospect of purchasing inexpensive land. When they arrived there was no parish to serve them. In 1843 Father Patrick O’Kelly of Green Oak, who served all of Livingston and Oakland Counties, organized a parish with thirteen families. A wood frame church was soon erected on the corner opposite from here where the oldest part of the cemetery is located. The church was originally a mission named Saints Peter and Paul; in 1870 it was renamed Saint Augustine Church. The cemetery’s earliest burial dates from 1846.
Built of brick and hammered stone in the High Victorian Gothic style, this church is an elaborate one for a rural community. Many parishioners helped build the church including members of the Bennett, Conklin, McKeon, Murphy, Robb, Sweeney, and Lyons families. Frank McKeon did the masonry work. Upon its dedication on December 8, 1895, the Fenton Republican called it “a monument to the untiring zeal and faithful labors of Reverend George Maurer, and every member of the society.” In 1963 church members
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
2. Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery Marker
Side 2
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Erected 1995 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1938.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1895.
Location. 42° 42.353′ N, 83° 49.335′ W. Marker is in Howell, Michigan, in Livingston County. Marker is at the intersection of Faussett Road and Green Road, on the left when traveling east on Faussett Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6481 Faussett Rd, Howell MI 48855, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tom Walker's Grist Mill (approx. 2.3 miles away); Tyrone Township Hall (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Hartland Burying Ground (approx. 4.8 miles away); Hartland Music Hall (approx. 4.8 miles away); Florence B Dearing Museum (approx. 4.9 miles away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); Argentine Township Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away).
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
3. Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
4. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
5. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Lichgate for access to both church and cemetery
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 4, 2021
6. Saint Augustine Catholic Church
View from Faussett Road
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
