Wayne in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Congregational Church
Photographed By Joel S., November 26, 2014
1. First Congregational Church Marker
Inscription.
First Congregational Church. . On August 20, 1848, the Reverend James S. Kidder and nine members chartered the First Congregational Church of Wayne. Later that year, a Congregational society was formed. The two organizations worked as one body, but were separate, with the congregation looking to the spiritual needs of its members and the society taking care of secular matters associated with the church. The society owned the church property and took responsibility for its legal and financial interests. The church and society memberships were not always the same. In 1849 the society erected a Greek Revival meetinghouse on this site. Destroyed by fire in 1970, it was replaced by the present building in 1973.
On August 20, 1848, the Reverend James S. Kidder and nine members chartered the First Congregational Church of Wayne. Later that year, a Congregational society was formed. The two organizations worked as one body, but were separate, with the congregation looking to the spiritual needs of its members and the society taking care of secular matters associated with the church. The society owned the church property and took responsibility for its legal and financial interests. The church and society memberships were not always the same. In 1849 the society erected a Greek Revival meetinghouse on this site. Destroyed by fire in 1970, it was replaced by the present building in 1973.
Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2053.)
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 1848.
Location. 42° 16.86′ N, 83° 23.044′ W. Marker is in Wayne, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of South Wayne Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Wayne Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wayne MI 48184, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. View of the church from across South Wayne Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
