Bloomer in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Photographed By Keith L, May 9, 2012

1. First Congregational United Church of Christ Marker

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The First Congregational Church was organized in the Public Hall at Vanville (later renamed Bloomer) Chippewa County on November 20, 1868. In 1870, lots 4 and 5 of block 4 of the Town of Bloomer were donated by Mr. Samuel Gilbert of Gilberstville, New York as a site for the church and the 24 X 40 building was constructed by Mr. H.M. Stearns and dedicated on December 7, 1871.

Historical Marker
Chippewa County Historical Society
11

Erected by Chippewa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1876.

Location. 45° 6.08′ N, 91° 29.409′ W. Marker is in Bloomer, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. Marker is on 15th Avenue west of Main Street (County Highway F), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1324 15th Avenue, Bloomer WI 54724, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stanley's Mill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Saint Peter's Catholic Church

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(approx. 7.1 miles away); Cartwright Mill (approx. 7.9 miles away); First Farm in Chippewa County (approx. 8.1 miles away); Nation's First Cooperative Generating Station (approx. 8.3 miles away); Pioneer Norwegian Log Home (approx. 11.1 miles away); Sunny Valley School (approx. 11.1 miles away); Bear Den Road Bridge (approx. 11.1 miles away).

First Congregational United Church of Christ and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, May 9, 2012

2. First Congregational United Church of Christ and Marker

First Congregational United Church of Christ image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, May 9, 2012

3. First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of Christ Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, May 9, 2012

4. First Congregational United Church of Christ Sign

An antique farming implement display at Willis Park can be seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2012, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.