Concord in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Concord Universalists / First Universalist Church
Photographed By Joel S., October 19, 2014
1. Concord Universalists Marker (Side 1)
(Side 1)
After migrating from the East, primarily New York State, thirteen families brought their faith to Concord and formed a Universalist Society in 1854. Society members erected this building in 1866 and formally reorganized as a church in 1870. Early members supported the activities and needs of the congregation by paying annual pew rentals. They included many of Concord's most prominent early civic leaders, merchants and farmers.
First Universalist Church
(Side 2)
This Gothic Revival church was built in 1866 according to plans submitted by James and Russell Hungerford and James Dodge, members of the congregation. Box pews and a two aisle-floor plan reflect the New England origins of the church's design. In 1997 the building was deeded to the Hubbard Memorial Museum Foundation. The church is located within the Concord National Register Historic District.
Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2068.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included
this page online
Location. 42° 10.689′ N, 84° 38.614′ W. Marker is in Concord, Michigan, in Jackson County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Hanover Street, Concord MI 49237, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Concord and Vicinity World War II Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paddock-Hubbard House (about 400 feet away); Marion Hubbard McFarlane (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maple Grove Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); West Concord Cemetery / West Brick School (approx. 2.3 miles away); 1835 Spring Arbor Village Plot (approx. 3.6 miles away); Native Herb Garden (approx. 3.6 miles away); Letter From Mrs Matilda of Albion... March, 1914 (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Concord.
Photographed By Joel S., October 19, 2014
2. First Universalist Church Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Joel S., October 19, 2014
3. First Universalist Church and Marker
Photographed By Joel S., October 19, 2014
4. Concord Universalists / First Universalist Church Marker
Photographed By Joel S., October 16, 2014
5. Unitarian Universalist District Marker at front door
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
