Methodist Episcopal Church [of Caseville]
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N 43° 56.671 W 083° 16.402
17T E 317563 N 4868222
Located on the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and Main Street (M-25). Plentiful parking at the church.
Waymark Code: WMVJJ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2006
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In 1868 the Reverend Manasseh Hickey and twelve settlers organized a Methodist Episcopal church in Caseville. Services were held in a schoolhouse until the present church was built. Upon its dedication on November 15, 1874, the Gothic-inspired structure, with its 70-foot-high steeple, became a focal point for the community. Local contractor William Ormiston built the church, which contains stained-glass windows by McFadden and Reed of New York City. In 1907 a basement was excavated, and in 1940 the memorial windows were installed. Over the years the steeple, which provided a landmark for Saginaw Bay boaters, was racked by structural problems and lightning, and had to be continually repaired. In 1974 the spire was replaced with a duplicate of the original.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #1725
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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