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

First Congregational Church

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022

1. First Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. This monumental Romanesque Revival church was erected in 1859 according to plans by architect Horatio N. White of Syracuse, New York. It is this congregation's third church. In 1871 the building was raised eight feet to accommodate lower-level classrooms. In September 1861, on the eve of departing for duty in the Civil War, the "Jackson Blair Cadets" and the Jackson County Rifles gathered with their families in the crowded sanctuary. At Detroit's Fort Wayne the troops joined the Eighth and Ninth Michigan Infantries respectively. Beginning in the 1840s with the antislavery movement, the congregation actively participated in social reform -- most notably the temperance and civil rights crusades.

Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1410.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1861.

Location. 42° 14.879′ N, 84° 24.539′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is on North Jackson Street south of West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 N Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named The First Congregational Church (a few steps from this marker); Abolitionists in Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Joseph Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonburg Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucky Harris Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . First Congregational Church of Jackson, Michigan. (Submitted on April 16, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022

2. First Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

3. First Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

4. First Congregational Church Marker

First Congregational Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

5. First Congregational Church

First Congregational image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

6. First Congregational

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

7. First Congregational

Across street from First Baptist Church

<i>First Congregational Church, Jackson, Mich.</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Drake Bros., circa 1910

8. First Congregational Church, Jackson, Mich.

Photographed By Dave Wilcox, March 31, 2012

9. First Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022

10. First Congregational Church Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 26, 2022

11. First Congregational Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 8. submitted on November 18, 2014. 9. submitted on April 12, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. 10, 11. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.