First Methodist Episcopal Church
Inscription
When the First Methodist Episcopal Church opened in June 1892, the Ypsilantian called it “an ornament to the city.” The church typifies Akron Plan churches, popular among late nineteenth century Protestants. The Akron architectural firm of Weary and Kramer designed the seating in arcs to give each person a full view of the minister.
Washtenaw County Methodism dates from 1825 when itinerant minister Reverend Elias Pattee organized a class in the nearby settlement of Woodruff’s Grove. Pattee served the Huron circuit, which extended from Detroit west to present-day Jackson. This church building is the third to serve the congregation.
Location
Sources
More markers in Washtenaw
Central Title Service Building
Ann Arbor, MI
On August 6, 1845, the first graduation ceremony for the University of Michigan was held in this building, which was then the First...
John Wesley Conant House
Salem Township, MI
John W. and Alice Conant of New York purchased land near Denton in 1833, and built this house soon after.
Manchester Township Library
Manchester, MI
In 1838, one year after Michigan attained statehood, Manchester Township established its library, one of the first township libraries in...
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Ann Arbor, MI
In 1831 Father Patrick O’Kelly came from Detroit to minister to the Irish Catholics in the Washtenaw area.
Hudson Mills
Dexter, MI
This hamlet developed around the mills which were located here to utilize the great water power of the Huron River.