Cascade Township in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cascade Christian Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

1. Cascade Christian Church Marker

Inscription. Established in 1864, the Cascade Christian Church is the oldest of its brotherhood in Kent County. Alfred Stow and his parents, Zebulon and Edytha, who settled in the area in the early 1860s led the efforts to organize the church. The Stows had also been instrumental in founding a Christian church in Summit County, Ohio. In 1864 they invited a friend, Elder Alanson Wilcox, to the area to preach. Through his efforts, the church was founded with sixteen charter members. At the time of the church’s centennial, in 1964, the membership numbered over four hundred. The present church structure was completed in 1965. The original church is still used for Sunday services, weddings, funerals, and group gatherings.

Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0852.)

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 1864.

Location. 42° 54.793′ N, 85° 29.88′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Cascade Township. Marker is on Orange Avenue Southeast near Cascade Road Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 2829 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cascade Township Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada Covered Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); Vergennes United Methodist Church (approx. 6.1 miles away); Orlando J. Odell House/ Vergennes Post Office (approx. 6.2 miles away); Ramona Park (approx. 6.3 miles away); Fur Trade in Lowell (approx. 6½ miles away); Joseph and Magdelaine LaFramboise (approx. 6½ miles away); First Trading Post in Kent County (approx. 6½ miles away).

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

2. Cascade Christian Church Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

3. Cascade Christian 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 217 times since then and 41 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.