Olivet in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

1. First Congregational Church Marker, Side One

Inscription.

The First Congregational Church grew out of the evangelical movement that swept the country during the early nineteenth century. The congregation and its anti-slavery and temperance societies were organized in 1845. Temperance activities continued into the 1930s. Dedicated in 1894, this is the third building used for worship. In 1968 the church became Olivet Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.

When this church was dedicated on June 20, 1894, the Olivet Optic called it a monument to the “self-denial, self sacrifice and loyalty to the cause of religion” shown by the citizens of Olivet. Milwaukee architect Henry F. Starbuck designed the Ionia sandstone, Richardsonian Romanesque church. The 3000-pound bell was cast in Baltimore and George Androvette of Chicago provided the stained glass windows.

Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1913.)

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 date for this entry is June 20, 1894.

Location. 42° 26.556′ N, 84° 55.378′ W. Marker is in Olivet, Michigan, in Eaton County. Marker is at the

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intersection of College Street and East Street, on the right when traveling west on College Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 College Street, Olivet MI 49076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Olivet College World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olivet College (about 300 feet away); Walton Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walton Township World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bellevue Gothic Mill (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Hawkins Farm (approx. 7.6 miles away); Stow-Hasbrouck House (approx. 7.6 miles away); Duck Lake School (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olivet.

First Congregational Church Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

2. First Congregational Church Marker, Side Two

First Congregational Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

3. First Congregational Church Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

4. First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church Dated Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

5. First Congregational Church Dated Stone

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023

6. First Congregational Church Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.