Near Dowagiac in Cass County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1977.)
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 1843.
Location. 42° 1.226′ N, 86° 11.076′ W. Marker is near Dowagiac, Michigan, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of Middle Crossing Road and Garrett Road, on the right when traveling west on Middle Crossing Road. Marker is in front of Silver Creek United Methodist Church at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31944 Middle Crossing Rd, Dowagiac MI 49047, 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. Indian Lake Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Dowagiac Civil War Monument (approx. 4.2 miles away); Criffield-Whiteley House / Harry and Sara Ethel Whiteley (approx. 4.3 miles away); Willis M. Farr (approx. 4.4 miles away); Dowagiac World War II - Korean Conflict - Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 4˝ miles away); St. Paul's Church / Episcopal Church (approx. 4˝ miles away); 19th Michigan Infantry Memorial (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dowagiac.
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