Lewiston in Montmorency County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Congregational United Church of Christ
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 7, 2010
1. Congregational United Church of Christ Marker
Lewiston developed in 1891-1892 around the Michelson and Hanson Lumber Company. Dr. U.H. Traver and George Tuxworth held the first religious meetings in the lumber camp. The Reverend A.M. Hills was sent by the Congregational Conference of Michigan to hold revival meetings, and on November 28, 1892, thirty people chartered the First Congregational Church. Two years later they built a church, which was incorporated over the years into the present one. The lumber mills ceased operating and the population declined around 1910. The congregation's membership dwindled, but the church survived. As a result of a merger in 1957, the church was renamed the Congregational United Church of Christ.Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1500.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1906.
Location. 44° 53.201′
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Angusdale Stock Farm (approx. 5.1 miles away); Camp Lunden (approx. 6.2 miles away); Big Rock (approx. 9 miles away); Thomas E. Douglas / The Douglas House (approx. 10.4 miles away); The Lone Pine School (approx. 10˝ miles away).
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 7, 2010
2. Congregational United Church of Christ and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 7, 2010
3. Congregational United Church of Christ Dedication/Rededication Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
