Chelsea in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational Church

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Vermont Congregationalists organized a church in Sylvan Township in 1849. In 1852 the built the first church in the village, here on land donated by Chelsea founder Elisha Congdon. When that building burned in 1894, John Foster of Chelsea built the present church, designed by Grand Rapids architect Sidney J. Osgood. Dedicated the following year, the church reflects Romanesque and Italian design.

Erected 1997 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1956.)

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 year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 42° 19.106′ N, 84° 1.182′ W. Marker is in Chelsea, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is on East Middle Street east of North Main Street (Michigan Highway 52), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 E Middle St, Chelsea MI 48118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chelsea / Chelsea Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

First Congregational Church - West side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

2. First Congregational Church - West side view

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line); The Welfare Building (about 400 feet away); Park Street, East of Main Street (about 500 feet away); Oak Grove Cemetery-Chelsea (approx. ¼ mile away); Oak Grove Cemetery Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Jerusalem (approx. 3.6 miles away); John Cassidy House (approx. 4.2 miles away); North Lake Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chelsea.

Also see . . . First Congregational Church of Chelsea. (Submitted on April 8, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

First Congregational Church Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

3. First Congregational Church Sign

First Congregational Church - Southeast view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

4. First Congregational Church - Southeast view

First Congregational Church - South side windows image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

5. First Congregational Church - South side windows

First Congregational Church - Center Entrance Doors image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

6. First Congregational Church - Center Entrance Doors

First Congregational Church - South side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 28, 2012

7. First Congregational Church - South side view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 6, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.