Allegan in Allegan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
1. Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd Marker
Inscription.
Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd. . On June 15, 1858, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd was organized; its parish was admitted into the Diocese of Michigan two years later. Built in 1866-69, this Gothic structure was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd and first used for Divine Service on Palm Sunday, March 21, 1869. Bishop McCoskry performed the rite of consecration on April 8 of that same year. In 1886 the parishioners purchased the present tracker organ which is still in use and one of the few such organs left in this state today.
On June 15, 1858, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd was organized; its parish was admitted into the Diocese of Michigan two years later. Built in 1866-69, this Gothic structure was designed by Gordon W. Lloyd and first used for Divine Service on Palm Sunday, March 21, 1869. Bishop McCoskry performed the rite of consecration on April 8 of that same year. In 1886 the parishioners purchased the present tracker organ which is still in use and one of the few such organs left in this state today.
Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L242.)
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 March 21, 1869.
Location. 42° 31.682′ N, 85° 51.167′ W. Marker is in Allegan, Michigan, in Allegan County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Hubbard Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Walnut Street, Allegan MI 49010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allegan Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegan County (about 500 feet
At the intersection of Walnut Street and Hubbard Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
4. Church Foundation Stone
"This stone is from the original foundation of the Church of the Good Shepherd, laid down in the Year of our Lord 1867."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
