Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First United Methodist Church

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017

1. First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The First United Methodist Church was designed by W.E.N. Hunter, a Detroit architect who specialized in church designs. The domed Beaux Arts style building reflects a trend in using Early Christian architectural forms of the 4th and 5th centuries in early 20th century churches. This church was completed in 1907 and retains its original semi-circular auditorium plan interior and stained glass windows. The north window depicts the insignia of the Epworth League, a Methodist youth organization.

Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1418.)

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 year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 43° 41.801′ N, 85° 28.815′ W. Marker is in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County. Marker is on South Warren Avenue south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 Elm Street, Big Rapids MI 49307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Mecosta County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Downtown (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (about 700 feet away); Nisbett Block (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (about 700 feet away); Fairman Building (about 800 feet away); Ferris State College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Rapids.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017

2. First United Methodist Church Marker

View from the west; marker is at the right of the original building.

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 5, 2017

3. First United Methodist Church

View from the north.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.