Union City Methodist Episcopal Church
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N 42° 04.021 W 085° 08.216
16T E 654135 N 4658896
Located on the northwest corner of Ellen and Ann Streets. Parking is available.
Waymark Code: WM1MFY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2007
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During 1836-37, cabinetmaker David Hull led the organization of the township's first religious society. Circuit riding ministers held services for Union City's fledgling Methodist congregation on alternate Sundays. The group met in several places until a "New and Commodious" church was built in 1848, one-half block west of here. In 1880 the Coldwater Republican announced that the Methodists would "build a new brick church next season." The present church was dedicated in 1881.
(SIDE TWO) This High Victorian Gothic, auditorium-plan church was constructed in 1880-81. Because this church so closely resembles the Constantine Methodist Episcopal Church, designed by the Grand Rapids architectural firm of Robinson and Barnaby, it is believed to have been the work of the same firm. John R. Simmons, a Scottish woodworker from nearby Girard, reportedly built the church. The church was dedicated on August 28, 1881.
Historical Date: 08/28/1881
Historical Name: David Hull, John R. Simmons
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #1835
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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