Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022
1. First Congregational Church Marker
This monumental Romanesque Revival church was erected in 1859 according to plans by architect Horatio N. White of Syracuse, New York. It is this congregation's third church. In 1871 the building was raised eight feet to accommodate lower-level classrooms. In September 1861, on the eve of departing for duty in the Civil War, the "Jackson Blair Cadets" and the Jackson County Rifles gathered with their families in the crowded sanctuary. At Detroit's Fort Wayne the troops joined the Eighth and Ninth Michigan infantries respectively. Beginning in the 1840s with the antislavery movement, the congregation actively participated in social reform -- most notably the temperance and civil rights crusades.
Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1410.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1861.
Location. 42° 14.879′ N, 84° 24.539′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. It is on North Jackson Street south of West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 N Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan. 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: A different marker also named The First Congregational Church (a few steps from this marker); Abolitionists in Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Joseph Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonburg Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucky Harris Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Also see . . . First Congregational Church (Jackson, Michigan). Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022
2. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
3. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
4. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
5. First Congregational Church
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
6. First Congregational
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
7. First Congregational
Across street from First Baptist Church
Photographed by Drake Bros., circa 1910
8. First Congregational Church, Jackson, Mich.
Photographed by Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012
9. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
10. First Congregational Church Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 26, 2022
11. First Congregational Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,103 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 8. submitted on November 18, 2014. 9. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 10, 11. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
