Osceola Township near Evart in Osceola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

North Evart United Methodist Church

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

1. North Evart United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. German settlers of this Osceola County farming community began holding evangelical services in the home of John J. Arndt in 1872. Later, services were held in a log house a quarter mile west of here. The church society was formally organized in 1882. The present church, originally named Emanuel Evangelical Church, was built at a cost of $2,500 and dedicated on November 9, 1884. The name changed in 1968 to reflect the merger of the Evangelical and Methodist societies.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1179.)

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 date for this entry is November 9, 1884.

Location. 43° 56.62′ N, 85° 16.03′ W. Marker is near Evart, Michigan, in Osceola County. It is in Osceola Township. It is at the intersection of 90th Avenue and Penasha Road (9 Mile Road), on the right when traveling south on 90th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8985 90th Ave, Evart MI 49631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

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 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Korea (approx. 2.8 miles away); In Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Joseph W. Guyton (approx. 2.8 miles away); Founding of Marion / Marion Mill Pond and Dam (approx. 12½ miles away); Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 14.4 miles away); John Emil Larson Farm (approx. 14.4 miles away); Barryton / Frank Barry (approx. 14.6 miles away); “Unto a New Land” (approx. 16 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evart.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

2. North Evart United Methodist Church Marker

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Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

3. North Evart United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.