St. John's Church
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N 42° 15.259 W 084° 24.221
16T E 714169 N 4681277
Located on the east side of Cooper Street, between Ganson and Quarry Street. Parking is available.
Waymark Code: WM1700
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2007
Views: 26
Constructed in 1857, St. John's is the oldest Catholic Church in Jackson and was the only church of this denomination in the city until 1901. Bishop Peter Paul LeFevre laid the cornerstone for this structure in 1856. St. John's began as a mission in 1836 and officially became a parish twenty years later. At that time Father Charles Moutard, the first resident pastor, led the congregation, then predominately Irish in origin. The potato famine of 1845 in Ireland forced thousands of Irish to the United States. Many of these immigrants settled in mining towns such as Jackson. During the early 1870's this edifice was enlarged, a school was added, and nuns first came here as teachers and workers. This church now includes people of many ethnic backgrounds. St. John's continues to serve the city of Jackson.
Historical Name: Bishop Peter Paul LeFevre, Father Charles Moutard
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #0587
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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