Grand Haven in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. In the fall of 1836 the Rev. William Ferry, his wife Amanda, his sister Mary A. White, and six others banded together to form the First Church in Grand Haven, First Presbyterian Church. It was said of Rev. Ferry, "he had an abiding faith in the overruling providence of God... he never compromised with truth, nor swerved from principle." the present sanctuary dates from 1954.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 43° 3.68′ N, 86° 13.561′ W. Marker is in Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is on Franklin Avenue east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 Franklin Ave, Grand Haven MI 49417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

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 walking distance of this marker: United States Coast Guard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central School (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named United States Coast Guard (about 400 feet away); Ottawa County Court House (about 500 feet away); Fallen Heroes (about 600 feet away); Central Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named United States Coast Guard

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(about 700 feet away); Ottawa County Honor Roll (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Haven.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

First Presbyterian Church Date Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024

3. First Presbyterian Church Date Stone

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.