Near Jacksonport in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Photographed By Keith L, September 16, 2008
1. Jacksonport United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Jacksonport United Methodist Church. . Also known as “The Little White Church by the Lake,” the Jacksonport United Methodist Church was completed in 1892. Its simple design is attributed to George Bagnall Sr., one of the original builders. Alex Halstead, Harry Wilson Sr. and Jed Jones helped in its construction. The church retains its original straight pews, white altar rail and pulpit, as well as its original Epworth reed organ. Current church rolls show many of the same family names as in the 1890s. Services are still held here May through October, and Christmas Eve.
Also known as “The Little White Church by the Lake,” the Jacksonport United Methodist Church was completed in 1892. Its simple design is attributed to George Bagnall Sr., one of the original builders. Alex Halstead, Harry Wilson Sr. and Jed Jones helped in its construction. The church retains its original straight pews, white altar rail and pulpit, as well as its original Epworth reed organ. Current church rolls show many of the same family names as in the 1890s. Services are still held here May through October, and Christmas Eve.
Erected 2005 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 493.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 44° 58.337′ N, 87° 11.489′ W. Marker is near Jacksonport, Wisconsin, in Door County. Marker is on North Cave Point Drive south of Wisconsin Highway 57, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6154 North Cave Point Drive, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Michael the Archangel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Erskine Root Cellar (approx. half
As mentioned on the marker and seen here in this picture, the church retains its original straight pews, white altar rail and pulpit, as well as its original Epworth reed organ.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
5. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Original straight pews, mentioned on the marker.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
6. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Original straight pews, as mentioned on the marker.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
7. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
White altar rail and pulpit.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
8. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
White altar rail and pulpit. The Epworth Reed Organ is to the left.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
9. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
White altar rail and pulpit.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
10. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church - the Pulpit
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
11. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Back of the original Epworth Reed Organ, as viewed by the congregation.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
12. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Front of the original Epworth Reed Organ, with the keyboard cover in place.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
13. Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Front of the original Epworth Reed Organ, showing the keyboard and controls.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
14. Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Close-up view of the front of the original Epworth Reed Organ, showing the keyboard and controls.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
15. Inside Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Close-up view keyboard of the original Epworth Reed Organ's keyboard and controls.
Photographed By Lainie Kufrin, November 5, 2008
16. Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Photographed By Robert L Weber, 2010
17. Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 3,079 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on November 6, 2008. 17. submitted on December 13, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.