Near Remus in Mecosta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Wheatland Church of Christ

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 15, 2022

1. Wheatland Church of Christ Marker

Inscription. Wheatland Church of Christ, also known as the Cross Church, is the oldest Disciples of Christ church built mainly for and by blacks in western Michigan. Thomas Cross (1826-1897), who with five other members founded the church in 1870, was its first elder. Early services were held in the Gingrich and Cross schoolhouses. When the congregation decided to build a church in 1883, Cross donated the land and loaned it. the funds. In 1968 the Church became an independent nondenominational organization.

Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1002.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 43° 37.506′ N, 85° 8.787′ W. Marker is near Remus, Michigan, in Mecosta County. Marker is at the intersection of 11 Mile Road and 30th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 11 Mile Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Remus MI 49340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Original Bell - Baumann School (approx.

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2.1 miles away); Sherman City / Sherman City Union Church (approx. 7.8 miles away); Barryton / Frank Barry (approx. 8.7 miles away).

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 15, 2022

2. Wheatland Church of Christ Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 15, 2022

3. Wheatland Church of Christ Marker

Wheatland Church of Christ image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 15, 2022

4. Wheatland Church of Christ

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.