First Congregational Church (Manistee, Michigan)

First Congregational Church of Manistee, Michigan
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
First Congregational Church of Manistee, July 2012
Location	412 S. 4th St. Manistee, Michigan
Coordinates	44°14′41″N 86°19′13″W / 44.24472°N 86.32028°WCoordinates: 44°14′41″N 86°19′13″W / 44.24472°N 86.32028°W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1892
Architectural style	Romanesque
NRHP Reference #	74000995[1]
Added to NRHP	June 25, 1974

The First Congregational Church of Manistee, Michigan, United Church of Christ, was founded on July 20, 1862 with ten charter members. The Rev. George Thompson who had recently returned to Michigan following missionary work in Africa was persuaded to preach the first sermon and organize the new church. One of the first churches to be organized in the community, the congregation worshiped in the fire hall and eventually purchased the building for their own meeting space.

References

1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.

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