Linden in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Linden Presbyterian Church

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

1. Linden Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. The First Presbyterian Society of Linden was founded under the direction of the Reverend Thomas Wright on May 8, 1860. It had eight charter members and was the first religious society to be established in the Village of Linden. The Linden Presbyterians held their services in homes, halls and stores for three years until they completed this building. They held their dedication on October 21, 1863. The original church bell sits one hundred feet to the east.

Erected 1985 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1257.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1860.

Location. 42° 48.863′ N, 83° 47.018′ W. Marker is in Linden, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street and Walmer Street, on the left when traveling west on West Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 West Broad Street, Linden MI 48451, 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. Linden Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Linden School (within shouting distance of this marker); Linden Mills (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Preston Bradley Water Wheel

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Argentine Township Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Old Prospect Hill Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); 1837 Public Square (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linden.

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

2. Linden Presbyterian Church Marker

There is a second plaque marker on the church

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

3. Linden Presbyterian Church Marker

Linden Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

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

4. Linden Presbyterian Church

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

5. Linden Presbyterian Church

Original bell mentioned on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.