Trinity Episcopal Church. Trinity parish was organized in 1836. Early services were held in a log schoolhouse. The Rev. Samuel Buel assumed duties as the first pastor in 1838. This native Marshall sandstone building, with its Victorian interior, was completed in 1864 at a cost of $9,982. The architect was Gordon W. Lloyd of Detroit, and the builder was Nathan Benedict of Marshall. The Marshall Historic Home Tour originated here as a Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Trinity churchwomen.,
Montgomery Schuyler
Trinity’s second minister, Montgomery Schuyler (1814-1896), was born in New York City. He came to Marshall in 1835, entered a hardware business, began a Sunday school, and helped found Trinity. He was ordained and made pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in 1841. In 1842 he founded St. Thomas’s Church, Battle Creek. He founded St. John’s parish in Buffalo, New York, in 1845 and was rector and dean of Christ Church in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1854 to 1896. He is buried in Marshall’s Oakridge Cemetery. . This historical marker was erected in 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. It is in Marshall in Calhoun County Michigan
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity parish was organized in 1836. Early services were held in a log schoolhouse. The Rev. Samuel Buel assumed duties as the first pastor in 1838. This native Marshall sandstone building, with its Victorian interior, was completed in 1864 at a cost of $9,982. The architect was Gordon W. Lloyd of Detroit, and the builder was Nathan Benedict of Marshall. The Marshall Historic Home Tour originated here as a Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Trinity churchwomen.
Montgomery Schuyler
Trinity’s second minister, Montgomery Schuyler (1814-1896), was born in New York City. He came to Marshall in 1835, entered a hardware business, began a Sunday school, and helped found Trinity. He was ordained and made pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in 1841. In 1842 he founded St. Thomas’s Church, Battle Creek. He founded St. John’s parish in Buffalo, New York, in 1845 and was rector and dean of Christ Church in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1854 to 1896. He is buried in Marshall’s Oakridge Cemetery.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department
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of State. (Marker Number L0786.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 42° 16.387′ N, 84° 57.541′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of East Mansion Street and North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Mansion Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Mansion St, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
4. Trinity Episcopal Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
5. Trinity Episcopal Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
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