Graafschap Christian Reformed Church - Holland, MI
N 42° 45.147 W 086° 08.022
16T E 570893 N 4733689
In 1847, 104 immigrants from the Dutch and German lowlands crossed the Atlantic and made their way across the Great Lakes to this place. The settlers called it Graafschap. In ’48 the first log Church was built.
Waymark Code: WMN6Z1
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2015
Views: 4
In 1862 it was decided to build a church. The current sanctuary was completed in 2000.
On April 8, 1857, Graafschap was one of two churches which seceded from Classis Holland of the Reformed Church. On February 8, 1857 the name Ware Hollandsche Gereformeerde Kerk was chosen for the new denomination which eventual became the Christian Reformed Church.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Christian Reformed Church in North America
Associated Website: [Web Link]
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
5973 Church Street
Holland, MI USA
49423
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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