Franklin in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklin Community Church
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 15, 2016
1. Franklin Community Church Marker
This plaque is to the left of the main entrance.
Ecumenical in spirit"
The first Franklin village church was organized in 1840 by Reverend Laban Smith. A building was constructed on German Mill Street and dedicated in 1863.
This santuary was dedicated in 1956, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Dedicated to the memory of all church members who have entered the Church Triumphant.
Erected by Franklin Community Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 42° 31.547′ N, 83° 18.452′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of Normandy Road and Wellington Road, on the left when traveling north on Normandy Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26425 Wellington Road, Franklin MI 48025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert E. Cornillie's Vision (within shouting distance of this marker); Kreger Farm Buildings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franklin Village (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 15, 2016
2. Franklin Community Church Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 15, 2016
3. Franklin Community Church Plaque
This plaque is to the right of the main entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 698 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
