First Presbyterian Church [of Blissfield]
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Jagman714
N 41° 50.147 W 083° 52.021
17T E 261939 N 4635518
The First Presbyterian Church marker is located at 306 Franklin Street
Blissfield, MI.
Waymark Code: WM14NM
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/13/2007
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This church was organized in 1829, one of the oldest Presbyterian groups in the state. The sanctuary, completed in 1849, is largely the work of the Rev. John Monteith, who preached here 1845-1855. A graduate of Princeton Seminary, he came to Michigan in 1816. In that year he founded the first Protestant society in Detroit. In 1817 he became the first president of the University of Michigan. After his service in Blissfield, he retired from active ministry.
Historical Name: Rev. John Monteith
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: 271
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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