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

Brent Creek United Methodist Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

1. Brent Creek United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This structure was completed and dedicated as the Brent Creek Methodist Protestant Church in the fall of 1891. There were sixteen members. The church, which was originally located slightly west of this site, was moved here in 1940. The Gothic-inspired, wood frame building has undergone only minor changes since its relocation. Changes include stained glass windows, interior paneling, and asbestos shingle siding. It has served the community continuously since its organization. It became a United Methodist church in 1968.

Erected 1982 by Bureau of History, Department of State. (Marker Number L0904.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 43° 7.077′ N, 83° 53.278′ W. Marker is in Flushing, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is on West Mt. Morris Road near Dunham Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10408 W Mt Morris Rd, Flushing MI 48433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4 miles away); Montrose Township Cemetery / Methodist Protestant Church

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); a different marker also named Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Flushing World War II Memorial (approx. 4.2 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 4.3 miles away); Flushing Middle East War Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away); Flushing WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flushing.

More about this marker. The church has become a private residence with the marker overgrown by a shrub.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

2. Brent Creek United Methodist Church Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021

3. Brent Creek United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

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