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

Inscription.

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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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, Homer MI 49245, 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. Homer World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Homer Fire Station (approx. 0.2

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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

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

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 52 times since then and 12 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.