First Baptist Church [of Jackson]
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N 42° 14.785 W 084° 24.516
16T E 713790 N 4680387
Located on the southeast corner of Cortland and Jackson Streets. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WM16ZB
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2007
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In 1834 thirteen Jackson pioneers established the Barry-Jackson Baptist Church in Sandstone Township. Five years later the Reverend David Hendee and seventeen members of that church formed the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Meetings were held in several locations until 1868, when construction began on the present church. J. R. Lewis provided the plans and specifications for this Romanesque Revival-style structure. When a lack of funds resulted in repeated construction delays, "Uncle Ben" Mosher, a member of the building committee, agreed to erect the walls free if the materials were supplied. A donation from four church members in 1871 assured the structure's completion. The church was eventually dedicated on March 10, 1872.
Historical Date: 03/10/1872
Historical Name: Reverend David Hendee, "Uncle Ben" Mosher
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #1171
Description: Not listed
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