Middleville in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Parmelee United Methodist Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
1. Parmelee United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Parmelee United Methodist Church. . In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmelee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church’s first resident pastor. In 1903 Clara Joels, daughter of the village’s founder Erastus K. Parmelee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmelee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church’s first resident pastor. In 1903 Clara Joels, daughter of the village’s founder Erastus K. Parmelee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1367.)
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 1884.
Location. 42° 45.267′ N, 85° 28.31′ W. Marker is in Middleville, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker is on Parmalee Road near Riverside Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9266 Parmalee Road, Middleville MI 49333, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
