The Church of the Assumption - Phoenix, MI
Posted by: 
linkys
N 47° 23.341 W 088° 16.599
16T E 403649 N 5249186
A small church in Michigan copper mining country with an interesting history.
Waymark Code: WMCH29
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2011
Views: 4
In 1858 this church was constructed in the mining town of Cliff as the St. Mary's Church. With the decline of Cliff and the rise of Phoenix as mines closed and new ones opened, in 1899 the church was dismantled, moved to its present site, and reconstructed, being named The Church of the Assumption, with Masses being held until 1957.
Then in 1985 the church building was taken over by the Keweenaw Historical Society. In 2000 it was placed on the National Register of Historical Places. Today it is the site of blessings and weddings, with mass being celebrated on occasion.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Restored building not in use
Date of organization: 01/01/1858
Dominant Architectural Style: Carpenter gothic
Diocese: Diocese of Marquette
Address/Location:
Junction of US-41 and M-26
Phoenix, MI USA
49950
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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