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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan and in Greater Grand Rapids. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
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
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Additional keywords. National Register of Historic Places
Photographed by Nathan Bierma, May 30, 2022
2. Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker
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 467 times since then and 42 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.
