First Congregational Church [of Olivet]
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N 42° 26.556 W 084° 55.377
16T E 670822 N 4701009
Located on the southeast corner of East and College Streets. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WM19ET
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/04/2007
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The First Congregational Church grew out of the evangelical movement that swept the country during the early nineteenth century. The congregation and its anti-slavery and temperance societies were organized in 1845. Temperance activities continued into the 1930s. Dedicated in 1894, this is the third building used for worship. In 1968 the church became Olivet Congregational Church, United Church of Christ.
(SIDE TWO) When this church was dedicated on June 20, 1894, the OLIVET OPTIC called it a monument to the "self-denial, self sacrifice and loyalty to the cause of religion shown by the citizens of Olivet. Milwaukee architect Henry F. Starbuck designed the Ionia sandstone, Richardsonian Romanesque church. The 3,000 pound bell was cast in Baltimore and George Androvette of Chicago provided the stained glass windows.
Historical Date: 06/20/1894
Historical Name: Henry F. Starbuck
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #1913
Description: Not listed
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