Niles in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Second Baptist Church
Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 10, 2007
1. Second Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Second Baptist Church. . In 1851 the Reverends J.W. Hackley and D.G. Lett organized the Second Baptist Church under the Anti-Slavery Baptist Association. The first of four churches, a log building, was erected on the southeast corner of Sixth and Ferry streets. In 1872 the building was moved to the northeast corner, where the present church stands. During the construction of the third church in 1950–51 the congregation was renamed the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. In 1971 a new sanctuary was added to the structure.
In 1851 the Reverends J.W. Hackley and D.G. Lett organized the Second Baptist Church under the Anti-Slavery Baptist Association. The first of four churches—a log building—was erected on the southeast corner of Sixth and Ferry streets. In 1872 the building was moved to the northeast corner, where the present church stands. During the construction of the third church in 1950–51 the congregation was renamed the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. In 1971 a new sanctuary was added to the structure.
Erected 1994. (Marker Number L1902.)
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 1851.
Location. 41° 49.906′ N, 86° 15.143′ W. Marker is in Niles, Michigan, in Berrien County. Marker is on Ferry Street near North 5th Street (Michigan Highway 51). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Ferry St, Niles MI 49120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.