Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 8, 2010
1. First Congregational Church Marker
Inscription.
First Congregational Church. . The First Congregational Church is the oldest congregation in Gaylord. In 1874 the Reverend James McKay founded it as a mission church with twenty-one members. It was officially organized three years later. In 1878 the Reverend Abram Van Auken arrived, and construction began on a church, dedicated in 1879. That church has been incorporated into the present structure. In 1957, as a result of a national merger, this congregation joined the United Church of Christ.
The First Congregational Church is the oldest congregation in Gaylord. In 1874 the Reverend James McKay founded it as a mission church with twenty-one members. It was officially organized three years later. In 1878 the Reverend Abram Van Auken arrived, and construction began on a church, dedicated in 1879. That church has been incorporated into the present structure. In 1957, as a result of a national merger, this congregation joined the United Church of Christ.
Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1635.)
Location. 45° 1.543′ N, 84° 40.614′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of South Otsego Avenue (Business Interstate 75) and West Second Street, on the left when traveling south on South Otsego Avenue. The marker and church are located two blocks south of Main Street (State Highway 32). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 West Second Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
