Sturgis in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Free Church Park
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
1. Free Church Park Marker
In 1858 the Harmonial Society of Sturgis built on this site a free church dedicated to religious liberty the first of its kind in the world
to perpetuate the memory of its founders this ground is granted to the City of Sturgis to be forever maintained as
The Free Church Park
In accordance with agreement filed with County Register of Deeds
Founders
Jonathan G. Wait • Balser B. Gardner • Harrison Kelley • John B. Jacobs • James Johnson • Nathaniel L. Hutchinson • Benjamin C. Buck • William H. Osbon
Granted in year 1920 by trustees
Frank W. Wait, Pres. • Harrison W. Kelley • Frank Gilhams • Arthur H. Wait • Joe D. Sturgis • Bert H. Parker
Erected 1920 by Sturgis Trustees.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 47.96′ N, 85° 25.039′ W. Marker is in Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Marker is at the intersection of East Chicago Road (U.S. 12) and South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Chicago Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 East Chicago Road, Sturgis MI 49091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 100 E. Chicago (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
2. Free Church Park Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
3. Free Church Park
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
