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

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022

1. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On December 8, 1838, the founders of St. Paul's Parish met and began the task of drafting the Articles of Organization for a “new Protestant society.” The Parish of St. Paul's Church was officially established with the signing by twenty-two person of the Articles of Organization on January 12, 1839. Its first house of worship, a small frame church completed at a cost of $2,500 by vestry member Lemuel S. House, was consecrated on October 20, 1840. By 1859 the group had outgrown its original home, and plans were begun to build a larger church. Designed by Buffalo architect Calvin N. Otis, the new Romanesque Revival church was consecrated on January 11, 1853. Remodeled and expanded several times, it is one of the oldest Episcopal church structures in southern Michigan.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1221.)

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 1838.

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42° 14.726′ N, 84° 24.517′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Jackson Street and West Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling south on South Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 S Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hurst Professional Building (about 700 feet away); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (about 700 feet away); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (about 700 feet away); Bucky Harris Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (approx. 0.2 miles away); The St. Joseph Indian Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary Star of the Sea Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . St. Paul's Episcopal Church. (Submitted on April 23, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

2. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker

St. Paul's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

4. St. Paul's Episcopal Church cornerstone

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

5. St. Paul's Episcopal Church

<i>Jackson, Mich. Episcopal Church and Rectory</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Hugh C. Leighton Co., circa 1910

6. Jackson, Mich. Episcopal Church and Rectory

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 20, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 6. submitted on November 18, 2014. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.