Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Baptist Mission Station
Photographed By Nathan Bierma
1. First Baptist Mission Station Marker
This tablet marks the site of the first Baptist mission station for the Ottawa Indians on Grand River established in 1827 conducted by Rev. Leonard Slater under the auspices of the American Baptist Missionary Union
Erected 1909 by Baptists of Grand Rapids.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 42° 58.166′ N, 85° 40.605′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bridge Street and Scribner Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. German-English Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Final Resting Place of Gerald R. Ford (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Flood of 1904 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gerald R. Ford (about 500 feet away); Betty Ford (about 600 feet away); Grand River Bridges (about 800 feet away); The Grand River (about 800 feet away); Stanley Ketchel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
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Photographed By Nathan Bierma
2. First Baptist Mission Station Marker
Photographed By Nathan Bierma
3. First Baptist Mission Station Marker
Photographed By Nathan Bierma
4. First Baptist Mission Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
