Fillmore Township near Holland in Allegan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014
1. Ebenezer Reformed Church Marker
Inscription.
Ebenezer Reformed Church. . Members of the First Reformed Church in Holland founded this congregation in 1866 to provide a place of worship for the settlers living southeast of town. Heavy immigration from the Netherlands prompted this move. The Dutch language was used exclusively at first, and some services in Dutch continued until 1937. Three buildings have been used for worship; the first church, dedicated in 1867, was destroyed by fire in 1883. Replaced immediately by a second structure, the third and present house of worship was dedicated in 1964.
Members of the First Reformed Church in Holland founded this congregation in 1866 to provide a place of worship for the settlers living southeast of town. Heavy immigration from the Netherlands prompted this move. The Dutch language was used exclusively at first, and some services in Dutch continued until 1937. Three buildings have been used for worship; the first church, dedicated in 1867, was destroyed by fire in 1883. Replaced immediately by a second structure, the third and present house of worship was dedicated in 1964.
Erected 1971 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L77.)
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 1866.
Location. 42° 46.13′ N, 86° 3.282′ W. Marker is near Holland, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is in Fillmore Township. Marker is on Ottogan Street (E. 32nd Street), 0.2 miles east of 52nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the Allegan County boundary; road names in this area often change between their Allegan County designation and Ottawa County designation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5166 Ottogan Street, Holland MI 49423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
