Houghton in Houghton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grace Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 1, 2022
1. Grace Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Grace Methodist Church. . Methodism had considerable success in Cornwall, an important mining area in southwest England. Cornish miners migrating to the Keweenaw Peninsula during the copper boom of the mid-nineteenth century brought their devotion to Methodism with them. They founded Grace Methodist, Houghton's first church, in 1854. The congregation built a simple frame sanctuary at this location in 1859. In 1893 the current building was erected. The Jacobsville sandstone edifice, designed by local architect William T. Pryor in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, reflected Houghton's growth and prosperity. Grace Methodist survived a devastating fire in 1916 and is considered the "mother church” of Methodism in the region.
Methodism had considerable success in Cornwall, an important mining area in southwest England. Cornish miners migrating to the Keweenaw Peninsula during the copper boom of the mid-nineteenth century brought their devotion to Methodism with them. They founded Grace Methodist, Houghton's first church, in 1854. The congregation built a simple frame sanctuary at this location in 1859. In 1893 the current building was erected. The Jacobsville sandstone edifice, designed by local architect William T. Pryor in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, reflected Houghton's growth and prosperity. Grace Methodist survived a devastating fire in 1916 and is considered the "mother church” of Methodism in the region.
Erected 2006 by Michigan Historical Commission-Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2162.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 47° 7.251′ N, 88° 34.021′ W. Marker is in Houghton, Michigan, in Houghton County. Marker is on Isle Royale Street north of East Houghton Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Houghton MI 49931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Municipal and Cultural Activities (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
