Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed By Nathan Bierma, May 30, 2022

1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.

The first Methodist Episcopal Society, the oldest congregation in Hastings, erected this Greek Revival structure in 1860. In 1911 the Methodists built a new church on the northwest corner of Green and Church Streets. The following year it sold the older church to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which shared the space with the Rebekahs. In 1987 the Barry County Democratic Party acquired this adaptable building and named it the Thomas Jefferson Hall.

Erected 1995 by Michigan State Historic Preservation Office. (Marker Number L1929.)

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 1860.

Location. 42° 38.767′ N, 85° 17.271′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 S Jefferson St, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Striker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hastings City Bank (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hastings City Bank

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(about 600 feet away); Central School / Central School Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Kim Sigler (approx. 0.2 miles away); George W. Lowry House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hastings High School World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Hastings (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Additional keywords. National Register of Historic Places

Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Nathan Bierma, May 30, 2022

2. Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker

Methodist Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Methodist Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.