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

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

Saint Anthony's Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2010

1. Saint Anthony's Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. In 1839 Episcopalians held the first church service in Hillsdale. Saint Peter's Church was organized in 1844. The original Gothic Revival church dates from 1859 and forms the sanctuary of the present church. Saint Peter's housed the first pipe organ and church bell in Hillsdale. In 1881 the steeple, vestibules and transept were added. Following fires in 1935 and 1965 that destroyed most of the interior, the building was restored.

Erected 1997 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1985.)

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 1839.

Location. 41° 55.215′ N, 84° 37.837′ W. Marker is in Hillsdale, Michigan, in Hillsdale County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street (State Highway 99) and Cook Street/East Bacon Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 North Broad Street, Hillsdale MI 49242, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Anthony's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsdale County World War II & Korean Conflict Memorial (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hillsdale County Desert Storm Memorial (about 300 feet away); D.A.V.-V.F.W. Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Hillsdale County Heritage (about 300 feet away); American Legion Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Sultana (about 400 feet away); American Legion World War I Memorial Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsdale.

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2010

2. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church and Marker

Marker is on the church wall, just to the right of the entrance on the left.

Saint Peter's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022

3. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.