Lafayette Park in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Joseph's Parish

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021

1. St. Joseph's Parish Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1855, St. Joseph’s served a German Catholic neighborhood for generations. With schools and activities conducted in German, the parish sponsored a mutual benefit society to assist its immigrant flock. In 1873, led by Fr. Johann Friedland, the parish dedicated this limestone church, designed in the Gothic Revival style by Francis Himpler. No longer predominantly German, St. Joseph’s continues as a neighborhood parish and still provides services in German.

Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0204.)

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 1855.

Location. 42° 20.732′ N, 83° 2.156′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Lafayette Park. Marker is at the intersection of Orleans Street and Jay Street, on the right when traveling north on Orleans Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1828 Jay St, Detroit MI 48207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Mies van der Rohe Townhouses (approx. half a mile away); St. John's Presbyterian Church

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(approx. half a mile away); St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Paradise Valley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Black Bottom (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sacred Heart Parish (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Michigan Colored Regiment (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021

2. St. Joseph's Parish Marker

Looking south along Orleans Street

St. Joseph's image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021

3. St. Joseph's

View looking east on Orleans Street

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021

4. St. Joseph's

View from Jay Street

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021

5. St. Joseph's

The church was added to the NRHP on December 08, 1972 due to its stained glass.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.