First Congregational Church of Charlotte

First Congregational Church of Charlotte is a Michigan historical marker in Charlotte, Eaton County, dedicated 1978.

Eaton County · dedicated 1978 · 106 South Bostwick at Lawrence, Charlotte

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This handsome brick church was completed in 1881. Seven persons organized the congregation in 1851 in nearby Carmel Township. Moving to Charlotte the next year, they held services in the wooden courthouse and in 1856 built the city’s first place of worship, “The Basswood Church” on Bostwick Avenue. In 1873 construction of the present church began. Members made contributions to assure its finish. Local businessman Joseph Musgrave donated exterior brick originally purchased for his own home.

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On the National Register nearby

First Congregational Church140 ft
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Places within about 300 feet of this marker that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A nearby listing is not always the marker's own subject.