First Baptist Church [of Leslie]
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N 42° 27.069 W 084° 25.828
16T E 711299 N 4703067
On the northeast corner of Church and East Bellview Streets. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WMHJJ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2006
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On April 12, 1839, eight people met in the Leslie schoolhouse and organized the First Baptist Church. Elijah K. Grout, a charter member, became the church's first pastor in November 1841. Between 1856 and 1858 this church, the first built in Leslie, was constructed. In 1887-1888 the building was raised, and a basement was built. The exterior was then clad with brick giving the building its present Gothic Revival appearance. In 1966 a wooden cross replaced the church's spire.
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Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #1656
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
website: Not listed
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