Tustin in Osceola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
1. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
In 1870 the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan, the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, and the Evangelical Church of Sweden collaborated in promoting Swedish immigration to Michigan. Through the efforts of the Reverend Josiah Tustin of Grand Rapids, about one thousand Swedes immigrated to west Michigan by 1872. Many settled in New Bleking, present-day Tustin. In 1872 they organized St. Johannes’ Episcopal Church. On April 4, 1874, the Lutherans originally belonging to the Church of Sweden formed the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. This building dates from 1882. The pressed metal interior, installed in 1921, remains remarkably intact.Erected 2004 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2136.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1874.
Location. 44° 6.145′ N, 85° 27.257′ W. Marker is in Tustin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Emil Larson Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); “Unto a New Land” (approx. 1.6 miles away); Thomas R. Wiseman (approx. 1.7 miles away); Clam Lake Canal (approx. 9˝ miles away); Cobbs and Mitchell Mill No. 1 (approx. 10.2 miles away); KISS (approx. 10.4 miles away); Amvets Post 110 Veterans Memorial (approx. 10˝ miles away); Cobbs and Mitchell Building (approx. 10˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tustin.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
2. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
3. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
