Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First Presbyterian Church of Caro

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 22, 2017

1. First Presbyterian Church of Caro Marker

Inscription.
Twelve persons organized the First Presbyterian Church of Caro in December 1878. The Reverend Edward P. Clark, the Presbyterian minister at Vassar, conducted the organizational meeting with the assistance of the Reverend R.P. Shaw of Bedford, Indiana. For the first year, this small group of Presbyterians held their worship and prayer services in the homes of members. Then, in 1880, they erected their first house of worship on Lincoln and Pearl streets. The present limestone and brick church was begun in 1902 and dedicated on December 13, 1903. It has had no structural alterations since construction. A regal structure, it features a corner tower and stained-glass windows.

Erected 1985 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1257.)

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 month for this entry is December 1878.

Location. 43° 29.465′ N, 83° 23.839′ W. Marker is in Caro, Michigan, in Tuscola County. Marker is at the intersection of North Almer Street and West Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling north on North Almer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 North Almer Street, Caro MI 48723, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Caro Masonic Temple (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuscola County Advertiser (approx. 0.2 miles away); William H. Carson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Meeting of the Caro Rotary Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuscola County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Peninsular Sugar Refining Company (approx. 0.6 miles away); Watrousville United Methodist Church (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Caro.

Also see . . . About Us. Church website entry:
More history of the First Presbyterian Church of Caro with many quotations from the book The First Hundred Years: A History of the Founding and Progress of The First Presbyterian Church of Caro by Dorr N. Wiltse, Sr. (1978). (Submitted on February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

First Presbyterian Church of Caro and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 22, 2017

2. First Presbyterian Church of Caro and Marker

First Presbyterian Church of Caro Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 22, 2017

3. First Presbyterian Church of Caro Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.