Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Baptist Church

March 8, 2010

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The Reverend Thomas Z.R. Jones, a traveling missionary, began visiting the Marshall area in 1838. On January 16, 1840, he helped organize the First Baptist Church of Marshall with eight members. The group erected this church in 1850-51. They enlarged and remodeled it in 1876 with plans provided by Benjamin J. Bartlett of Chicago. The handsome Romanesque church, now the oldest church edifice in the city, features rounded-arch stained glass windows and an early example of a modified Akron (semicircular) seating plan.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1226.)

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 month for this entry is January 1861.

Location. 42° 16.316′ N, 84° 57.783′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Michigan Avenue, Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wolverine Rangers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Stone Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall Historic District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Courthouse / Brooks Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshall Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interurban / Interurban Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Marshall Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Tree Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

March 8, 2010

2. First Baptist Church Marker

First Baptist Church - Marshall Historical Society medallion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. First Baptist Church - Marshall Historical Society medallion

First Baptist Church Dedication and Reconstruction stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. First Baptist Church Dedication and Reconstruction stone

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2023. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2010. 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.