Vergennes Township in Lowell in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Vergennes United Methodist Church
In the early 1860s the Vergennes Methodist congregation decided to build a permanent place of worship and appointed Charles Collar, A. R. Hoag and T. Crakes to the building committee. In 1864, Smith Bailey, a prominent local farmer, donated the land for the church. Completed in 1864 the white clapboard structure, with its simple design, reflects the eastern origins of its founders. By 1986 the church had been in continuous service for over a century.
Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L0574.)
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 1843.
Location. 42° 58.371′ N, 85° 24.629′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Vergennes Township. Marker is at the intersection of Bailey Drive Northeast and Parnell Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Bailey Drive Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10411 Bailey Dr NE, Lowell MI 49331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Orlando J. Odell House/ Vergennes Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Vergennes District No. 11 McPherson School (approx. 1½ miles away); First Trading Post in Kent County (approx. 3.6 miles away); Joseph and Magdelaine LaFramboise (approx. 3.6 miles away); Fur Trade in Lowell (approx. 3.6 miles away); Ada Covered Bridge (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lowell Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 4.2 miles away); Alton Pioneer Village (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.