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

Congregational Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

1. Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. In 1833 eleven people established the First Congregational Church of Grand Blanc. The congregation, which held its early services in homes and, later, schoolhouses built their first house of worship in 1855. They replaced it with this modest red brick structure in 1885. The building served the Congregationalists for eighty-three years; its last worship service was on October 6, 1968. Purchased by the city of Grand Blanc in 1967, it became the home of municipal offices and a museum.

Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State and Grand Blanc Heritage Association. (Marker Number L935.)

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° 55.587′ N, 83° 37.876′ W. Marker is in Grand Blanc, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand Blanc Road and Grand Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Grand Blanc Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 East Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc MI 48439, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Blanc Consolidated School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Simeon Perry Farmstead /Perry Family

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Davison Farmstead (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); William Ray Perry House (approx. 2 miles away); U.S. Military Road (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Buick Open (approx. 2.4 miles away); Burton Rotary Pavilion (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Blanc.

Also see . . . Heritage Museum. "In 1976 the City of Grand Blanc gave the [Grand Blanc Heritage] Association a single room to display items collected from its members. The Heritage Museum has since grown to two floors filled with exhibits." (Submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

2. Congregational Church Marker

The church is now the Grand Blanc Heritage Museum.

Congregational Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023

3. Congregational Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.