Port Sanilac in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Forestville Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
1. The Forestville Church Marker
1878 - "Our Little White Church has a colorful history. In 1878 it started as a saloon in Forestville at the corner of 11th St.(Big Gully) and Cedar St.
1920 - It became the home of the German Evangelical Unity Congregation of Forestville
2004 - The congregation had become too small and sold the building to the Potts'. They turned it into an antique store.
2006 - Joan and Jack Potts donated the church to the Museum, and it was moved from Forestsville to the museum and restored.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 43° 25.458′ N, 82° 32.689′ W. Marker is in Port Sanilac, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It can be reached from South Ridge Street half a mile south of Main Street (Michigan Route 46). The Forestville Church is part of the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 South Ridge Street, Port Sanilac MI 48469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigans Thumb and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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: A different marker also named Platt's General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Houndtown Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decker Crib Barn
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Other markers no longer nearby. Museum Church (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Platt's General Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
2. The Forestville Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
3. The Forestville Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
4. The Forestville Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
5. The Forestville Church
1859 Tombstone at front wall of the church.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
6. The Forestville Church
The church is one of the exhibits at Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
