Taylor in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Photographed By Joel S., May 12, 2016
1. Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery. . The Taylor Methodist Episcopal congregation built the first church in Taylor Township in 1882 on land donated by Marlin H.H. and Rachel Coan for a church and cemetery. Platted in 1884, this cemetery originated as the church's burial ground. At that time, remains dating from as early as the 1840s were relocated here from private family cemeteries. In 1923 the burial ground became the West Mound Cemetery, named for the large sand hill on which it stood. The remains of Peter Coan, Taylor's first landowner, are among the 3,200 graves, of which 114 date from the nineteenth century.
The Taylor Methodist Episcopal congregation built the first church in Taylor Township in 1882 on land donated by Marlin H.H. and Rachel Coan for a church and cemetery. Platted in 1884, this cemetery originated as the church's burial ground. At that time, remains dating from as early as the 1840s were relocated here from private family cemeteries. In 1923 the burial ground became the West Mound Cemetery, named for the large sand hill on which it stood. The remains of Peter Coan, Taylor's first landowner, are among the 3,200 graves, of which 114 date from the nineteenth century.
Erected 2001 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1740.)
Location. 42° 11.86′ N, 83° 15.28′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Eureka Road, 0.8 miles west of Interstate 75, on the left when traveling west. The marker is across the street from Southland Center mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22395 Eureka Road, Taylor MI 48180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By Joel S., May 12, 2016
3. Peter Coan Grave Marker
Photographed By Joel S., May 12, 2016
4. West Mount Cemetery Fencing Dedication Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
