Muir in Ionia County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Church of Christ

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

1. Church of Christ Marker

Inscription.
In 1856 the Reverend Isaac Errett organized Disciples of Christ congregations in Montrose- (present-day Muir) and Lyons. Membership grew quickly, and in 1861 this church was built to serve Muir. The board-and-batten Gothic Revival exterior masks a simple meetinghouse interior. In 1881 Errett was the principal speaker at the funeral of his friend President James A. Garfield, who visited Muir in 1862. The Muir Church of Christ is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L225.)

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 1856.

Location. 42° 59.97′ N, 84° 56.451′ W. Marker is in Muir, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is at the intersection of West Garden Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on West Garden Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 West Garden Street, Muir MI 48860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pewamo Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pewamo World Wars Memorial (approx.

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4.8 miles away); Benjamin and Lucia Vosper House (approx. 6 miles away); John C. Blanchard / John and Harriet Blanchard House (approx. 6 miles away); Ionia Church of Christ (approx. 6.2 miles away); Frederick Hall House (approx. 6.2 miles away); Fred W. Green (approx. 6.3 miles away); Ionia County Civil War Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away).

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

2. Church of Christ Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

3. Church of Christ

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

4. Church of Christ

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.