First Presbyterian Church - Monroe, MI - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

From the Monroe County Historical Marker at the church:

This church, the first Presbyterian church in this area and the "First Presbyterian church of Michigan" was organized January 13, 1820. "Minuteman" George Alford, of the revolutionary war, was one of the charter members.

The rev. John Monteith, who later became the first president of the University of Michigan, conducted services here July 2, 1816 in the old log courthouse. In it the Presbyterians organized this church, it's Sunday School, the first in the Great Northwest Territory, was attended by persons of many faiths. They later helped organize the Monroe County Bible Society.

Rev. Monteith dedicated the present building Feb 15, 1848. Col. Oliver Johnson having donated this site.

It was here that General George Armstrong Custer married Elizabeth Bacon.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 02/15/1848 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 2:00 PM If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 108 Washington St. Monroe, MI USA 48161 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed

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