Inscription
Three people gathered in June 1877 to form the First Presbyterian Society of Cass City. The congregation soon called its first pastor, the Reverend John Kelland, who led fundraising efforts to build a permanent home for the society. By the fall of 1878, a wood building was erected on this site. The current church, which incorporated the original building, was dedicated on February 10, 1907, with three services.
The city´s other churches closed that day as their members joined in the celebration. Noted at that time for its "modern conveniences," the church retains such historic features as its auditorium-style seating, stained and art glass windows, and 1865 Henry Erban Tracker organ. The church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Location
Sources
More markers in Tuscola
Watrousville United Methodist Church
Caro, MI
Circuit riders, who traveled through local villages, served the Watrousville United Methodist Church when it was established in 1856.
Trinity Episcopal Church
Caro, MI
This skillfully designed board and batten Gothic Revival church, first served local Episcopalians in 1880.
Tuscola County Advertiser
Caro, MI
The Tuscola County Advertiser began publishing on August 21, 1868.
Tuscola County Courthouse
Caro, MI
Peter DeWitt Bush (1818-1913), the second permanent resident of the village of Caro, donated this site for the county courthouse square...
Gagetown
Gagetown, MI
Brothers Joseph and James Gage immigrated from Canada in 1860.
