Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Court Street United Methodist Church
(First Methodist)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. Court Street United Methodist Church (First Methodist) Marker
Inscription.
Court Street United Methodist Church. (First Methodist). In 1834 circuit rider Bradford Frazee held the first Methodist service in Flint. The following year, William Brockway, of the Saginaw Mission, established regular services in Wait Beach’s barroom. In 1836 the class of nine persons organized as the Flint River Mission in a room above the Stage and Wright store. In 1841 the Genesee County Board of Commissioners deeded this property to what became the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest organized religious group in the city. The congregation’s first church, built in 1842, burned in 1861. Its second one was razed in 1888 to build a third, which burned in 1892. The present church was dedicated in 1894. The church house was dedicated in 1929.
In 1834 circuit rider Bradford Frazee held the first Methodist service in Flint. The following year, William Brockway, of the Saginaw Mission, established regular services in Wait Beach’s barroom. In 1836 the class of nine persons organized as the Flint River Mission in a room above the Stage and Wright store. In 1841 the Genesee County Board of Commissioners deeded this property to what became the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest organized religious group in the city. The congregation’s first church, built in 1842, burned in 1861. Its second one was razed in 1888 to build a third, which burned in 1892. The present church was dedicated in 1894. The church house was dedicated in 1929.
Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L0736.)
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 1834.
Location. 43° 0.679′ N, 83° 41.381′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Court Street and West Mitchell Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 W Court St, Flint MI 48502, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Court Street United Methodist Church (First Methodist) Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
3. Court Street United Methodist Church
Taken from north across Court Street
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
4. Court Street United Methodist Church
Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
