Near Dexter in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Webster United Church of Christ
Photographed By Dave Wilcox, May 18, 2012
1. Webster United Church of Christ Marker
Inscription.
Webster United Church of Christ. . In 1834 construction began on Webster Church, the oldest church building in continuous use in Washtenaw County. Built on land donated by Hannah Williams Kingsley, it was completed in 1835 after Moses Kingsley secured donations from Daniel Webster and others in the East. The church had been founded in 1833 under the leadership of the Rev. Charles G. Clark, a New York missionary to the Michigan frontier. Clark was pastor until 1858. Originally Presbyterian, the church polity changed to Congregational in 1860 and to United Church of Christ in 1961. Changes to the building have included the remodeling of the doors and windows, the loss of the spire due to lightning in 1914 and in 1954 the addition of the church school. The adjacent cemetery was founded in 1837.
In 1834 construction began on Webster Church, the oldest church building in continuous use in Washtenaw County. Built on land donated by Hannah Williams Kingsley, it was completed in 1835 after Moses Kingsley secured donations from Daniel Webster and others in the East. The church had been founded in 1833 under the leadership of the Rev. Charles G. Clark, a New York missionary to the Michigan frontier. Clark was pastor until 1858. Originally Presbyterian, the church polity changed to Congregational in 1860 and to United Church of Christ in 1961. Changes to the building have included the remodeling of the doors and windows, the loss of the spire due to lightning in 1914 and in 1954 the addition of the church school. The adjacent cemetery was founded in 1837.
Erected 1983 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0855.)
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 1834.
Location. 42° 21.734′ N, 83° 49.366′ W. Marker is near Dexter, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of Webster Church Rd and Farrell Road, on the right when traveling
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north on Webster Church Rd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5484, Dexter MI 48130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
