Eureka Township in Greenville in Montcalm County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

1. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Saint Paul’s Church was organized in 1872 and served by itinerant minister Mosely Morris. In 1874 the parish erected its first church building. Three years later the vestry sold the structure and the parish was dissolved. In 1879 Deacon William H. Sparling revived Saint Paul’s with services in a rented hall. Within a few years the parish acquired this church, built by Congregationalists in 1856, and moved it to the present site. This is Greenville’s oldest church building.

Erected 1994 by Bureau of Michigan History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1846.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 43° 10.709′ N, 85° 15.133′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Michigan, in Montcalm County. It is in Eureka Township. It is at the intersection of East Cass Street and South Clay Street, on the right when traveling east on East Cass Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 South Clay Street, Greenville MI 48838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan.

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: Historic Greenville (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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Historic Greenville (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Greenville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Greenville (about 800 feet away); Greenville (approx. ¼ mile away); Corner Stones (approx. 0.3 miles away); On This Site - Origins (approx. 0.3 miles away); Plow (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . . St. Pauls Greenville. Excerpt:

The church building was originally the Congregational Church and was located across the street. When the Congregationalists decided to build a new church, the small group of Episcopalians purchased the building. It was moved across the street to its present location at 305 Clay Street by rolling the building on large logs. At least one of the logs can be seen in the cellar of the church. The building was established as the home of an Episcopal Church in 1879. The history of the building is detailed on an historical marker at the corner of the property and on St. Paul’s website, www.stpauls-greenville.org.

· The Parish hall was donated
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

2. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Marker
by the Gibbs family in 1905. There is a plaque in the Parish Hall recognizing this gift. It is used by the parish for church functions and also by other community groups.

· Many of the art pieces inside the building have been made and/or donated by church members throughout the years.

(Submitted on February 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

3. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

4. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

5. Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.