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

Saint Jude's Episcopal Church

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

1. Saint Jude's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On May 3, 1858, the Reverend Henry Banwell held Fenton's first Episcopal service for the Ladies Mite Society. The society formally organized as Saint Jude's Episcopal Church on July 18, 1859. In 1860 members built their first church on this site, which was deeded to the parish by William and Adelaide Fenton of Flint. The present Romanesque Revival church, designed by Pratt and Koeppe of Bay City, was completed in 1893.

Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2019.)

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 May 3, 1858.

Location. 42° 47.546′ N, 83° 42.304′ W. Marker is in Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of South Leroy Street and East Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling south on South Leroy Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 East Elizabeth Street, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. 1838 Judge Daniel LeRoy's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Dibbleville Business District II (within shouting distance of this marker); Dibbleville Business District I (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dibbleville (about 400 feet away); Riggs Hotel (about 400 feet away); 1889 A.J. Phillips Work Office (about 600 feet away); 1834-Site of First Log House (about 600 feet away); 1834 Clark Dibble Settlement (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

Also see . . . Our History - St. Jude's Episcopal Church. (Submitted on May 20, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Saint Jude's Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

2. Saint Jude's Episcopal Church and Marker

Saint Jude's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., May 18, 2016

3. Saint Jude's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.