Tyrone Township near Fenton in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. The Congregational Church of Tyrone, grew out of the Methodist Episcopal church that organized here in 1845. Itinerant ministers called circuit riders served what was known as the Tyrone or Cranston Class. In 1874 the class split over where to build a new church. The faction that wanted a church in town reorganized in 1876 as Congregationalists under the leadership of the Reverend William H. Osborn of Hartland. Three years later the present church was built.

This country church, built by Congregationalists in 1879, contains architectural elements popular during the late Victorian era. The decorative bargeboard and finial on the vestibule peak and the gabled window caps add a touch of elegance to the otherwise modest building. By 1918 both the Methodist and Congregational churches in Tyrone faced financial difficulties and merged, forming a Presbyterian society in 1920. The new society continued to worship in this building.

Erected 1995 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1920.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location.

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42° 44.488′ N, 83° 44.689′ W. Marker is near Fenton, Michigan, in Livingston County. It is in Tyrone Township. Marker is on Hartland Road, 0.3 miles north of Center Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9141 Hartland Rd, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tyrone Township Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Old Prospect Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Tom Walker's Grist Mill (approx. 3.9 miles away); 1837 Public Square (approx. 4 miles away); Freedom Park World War I Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Freedom Park Civil War Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); 1834-Site of First Log House (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

2. First Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

3. First Congregational Church Marker

First Congregational Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

4. First Congregational Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.