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

Methodism in Battle Creek

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

1. Methodism in Battle Creek Marker

Inscription.
The first Methodist class in this area met in the home of Daniel Thomas in 1833. Three years later services were being held in the log schoolhouse. In 1841 the first structure for religious services in the village was built by the Methodists 150 feet to the north. On this site a brick edifice with spire and tower was built in 1859. The sanctuary could seat 600 and had a large pipe organ. The present building, entirely new, was completed in 1908.

Erected 1959 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L0005.)

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 1833.

Location. 42° 18.984′ N, 85° 10.795′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Division Street North, on the left when traveling south on East Michigan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek MI 49014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sojourner Truth Statue (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Creek City Hall (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Battle Creek Post Office (about 400 feet away); C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument (about 400 feet away); Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (about 500 feet away); The Log Schoolhouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.

More about this marker. Of note, the marker was #5 issued in the Michigan Historical Marker program, erected in 1959

Also see . . . First United Methodist Church History from the Anniversary Book. Church website entry (Submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

The marker at the First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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

2. The marker at the First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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

3. First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church cornerstone image. Click for full size.

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

4. First United Methodist Church cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.