Petersburg in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Petersburg United Methodist Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 19, 2022

1. Petersburg United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In the early days of the wild Michigan Territory, settlers in the Petersburg area brought with them faith in God and the desire to learn and to serve His Glory. Meeting in homes, barns and schools, they were first served by the Rev. John Baughman in 1826 and a succession of other "Circuit-Riders.” The community banded together to build a church and community center on this site with the sanctuary dedicated in 1849. To To obtain regular services of a minister, the congregation formally aligned itself with the Methodist Episcopal Church on October 25, 1885. The first stained glass windows were installed in 1887. In 1906, a new entrance, Epworth League Room and bell tower were added. With major restoration efforts begun in 1995, and in celebration of 150 years of Methodism on this site, we have rededicated ourselves to justify and perpetuate the Faith of Our Fathers in this community.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1885.

Location. 41° 54.029′ N, 83° 42.907′ W.

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Marker is in Petersburg, Michigan, in Monroe County. It is on Saline Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersburg MI 49270, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Petersburg Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Petersburg Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Petersburg Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Wing Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Logan Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); American Legion Post 392 Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Original Site of Deerfield Farmers Telephone Company (approx. 3.4

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 19, 2022

2. Petersburg United Methodist Church Marker

miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petersburg.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 19, 2022

3. Petersburg United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.