Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

1. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. In 1839 Battle Creek’s first Episcopal service was conducted. Regular services were held in the schoolhouse after 1841 by the Rev. Montgomery Schuyler, then rector at Marshall. In appreciation he was given a team of horses. In 1842 Bishop Samuel McCoskry confirmed six candidates, and a parish was organized. A brick building on this site was consecrated on June 11, 1848. It was replaced by the present edifice thirty years later.

Erected 1959 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0006.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1848.

Location. 42° 19.245′ N, 85° 10.788′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of Capital Avenue Northeast and East Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north on Capital Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 E Van Buren St, Battle Creek MI 49017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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: St. Philip Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Willard Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Central Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ward Mill Site / Ward Building Site (about 500 feet away); Independent Congregational Church (about 700 feet away);

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Erastus Hussey: Stationmaster / "Working for Humanity" (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Log Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Cereal Bowl of America (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle Creek House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Of note, this marker is #6 in the Michigan program, dating from 1959.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

2. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

3. St. Thomas Episcopal Church Marker

St. Thomas Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

4. St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021

5. St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 14, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.