Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Central United Methodist Church
Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011
1. Central United Methodist Church Marker
Lewis Cass, governor of the Territory of Michigan, approved a constitution for the First Methodist Episcopal Society May 17, 1822. This church, a direct successor, was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd. It was completed in 1867 by the combined efforts of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and the Congress Street Society. When Woodward Avenue was widened in 1936, a thirty-foot section was removed from the nave, and the front and tower were subsequently relocated. The sanctuary was then rededicated. The stained-glass windows were installed in 1955. Maintaining the tradition of an open door and free pulpit, Central United Methodist Church has been called "the conscience of a city."
Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0535.)
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 date for this entry is May 17, 1822.
Location. 42° 20.232′ N, 83° 3.039′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Avenue and Woodward Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Adams Avenue. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Cotter Maybury (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazen S. Pingree (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Denby Enlistment (within shouting distance of this marker); Edison Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Whitney Building (about 500 feet away); Theater District (about 600 feet away); Fox Theater (about 600 feet away); On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . . Central United Methodist Church (Detroit). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
2. Central United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, November 12, 2023
3. Central United Methodist Church Marker
The marker is behind a fence.
Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011
4. Central United Methodist Church
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
5. Central United Methodist Church Marker
View of church from the northwest
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 3, 2021
6. Central United Methodist Church Entance (Stone and woodwork).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2. submitted on May 20, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 4. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on May 20, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
