Richland in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Religious Service in Kalamazoo County
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013
1. First Religious Service in Kalamazoo County Marker
This tablet commemorates the first religious service held in Kalamazoo County. It was conducted by John Barnes and Seldon Norton in May 1830, under an oak one and one half miles southeast of Richland Village.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1830.
Location. 42° 22.585′ N, 85° 27.356′ W. Marker is in Richland, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of E. D Avenue and N. 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Richland Village Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richland MI 49083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richland Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Richard Kik (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Community Library (about 300 feet away); W.K. Kellogg House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Thomas’ Mills (approx. 3.8 miles away); Welcome to the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
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Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013
2. First Religious Service in Kalamazoo County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
