Mount Pleasant in Isabella County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. John's Episcopal Church
Photographed By Joel S., October 25, 2015
1. St. John's Episcopal Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John's Episcopal Church. . A mission was organized in Mount Pleasant in 1876, and in 1882 the present building was begun. Local businessman William N. Brown contributed most of the building funds, and the bricks and lumber were made in his plants. The interior design of St. John's was adopted from a chapel on the English estate of the Duke of Devonshire. The Rt. Rev. George D. Gillespie consecrated the church in a three-hour ceremony on January 10, 1884, after which parishioners repaired to a local hotel for a ten-course dinner.
A mission was organized in Mount Pleasant in 1876, and in 1882 the present building was begun. Local businessman William N. Brown contributed most of the building funds, and the bricks and lumber were made in his plants. The interior design of St. John's was adopted from a chapel on the English estate of the Duke of Devonshire. The Rt. Rev. George D. Gillespie consecrated the church in a three-hour ceremony on January 10, 1884, after which parishioners repaired to a local hotel for a ten-course dinner.
Erected 1972 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L189.)
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 date for this entry is January 10, 1884.
Location. 43° 35.972′ N, 84° 46.665′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, in Isabella County. Marker is at the intersection of West Maple Street and South Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Maple Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 West Maple Street, Mount Pleasant MI 48858, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
