Homer Township in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
The First Presbyterian Church of Homer was organized with thirty-four members under the direction of the Reverend Elijah Buck in 1838. Shortly afterwards, services were held in the Session House, which served the group until 1853, when the existing sanctuary was built. In 1886 the narthex was added and the church was remodeled under the guidance of architect L. D. Grosvenor. The architectural style is Renaissance Classical, showing some influence of Sir Christopher Wren.
Erected 1985 by Bureau of History and Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L934.)
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 1838.
Location. 42° 8.612′ N, 84° 48.47′ W. Marker is in Homer, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is in Homer Township. It is at the intersection of South Sophia Street and West Everett Street, on the right when traveling south on South Sophia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 South Sophia Street,
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Homer World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Homer Fire Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Concord Cemetery / West Brick School (approx. 6½ miles away); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Congregational Church of Litchfield (approx. 7.2 miles away); Rose Hartwick Thorpe (approx. 7.3 miles away); Gardner House Museum (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homer.
Also see . . . Homer First Presbyterian Church. (Submitted on May 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
2. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
3. Cornerstone
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023
4. First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
