First Baptist Church [of Pontiac]
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N 42° 38.474 W 083° 17.635
17T E 311938 N 4723526
Facing Oakland Avenue, just north of Lafayette Street. Parking available at the church.
Waymark Code: WMFQW
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2006
Views: 69
This church, Michigan's oldest Baptist church, was begun in 1821 by a small band of pioneers who came to Pontiac through the forest and swamp from Mount Clemens. In 1824 the Reverend Elkanah Comstock became the church's first pastor. The congregation met in homes, the schoolhouse, and the courthouse until it dedicated its own building in 1841. In 1896 the church moved to its present location. Fifty-five years later on July 1, 1951, this building was dedicated. The church's large missionary program is well known.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #17
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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