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

Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

1. Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd Marker

Inscription. On June 15, 1858, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd was organized; its parish was admitted into the Diocese of Michigan two years later. Built in 1866-69, this Gothic structure was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd and first used for Divine Service on Palm Sunday, March 21, 1869. Bishop McCoskry performed the rite of consecration on April 8 of that same year. In 1886 the parishioners purchased the present tracker organ which is still in use and one of the few such organs left in this state today.

Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L242.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1869.

Location. 42° 31.682′ N, 85° 51.167′ W. Marker is in Allegan, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Hubbard Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Walnut Street, Allegan MI 49010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Foundation of the Church of Good Shepherd (a few steps from this marker); Allegan County Historical Society

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Allegan Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Courthouse (about 300 feet away); 1836 Ben Eager Tavern (about 300 feet away); Allegan Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away); Allegan County (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Allegan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allegan.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

2. Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd Marker

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

3. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

At the intersection of Walnut Street and Hubbard Street

Church Foundation Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

4. Church Foundation Stone

"This stone is from the original foundation of the Church of the Good Shepherd, laid down in the Year of our Lord 1867."

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.