Smith's Chapel

Smith's Chapel is a Michigan historical marker in Niles, Cass County, dedicated 1981.

Cass County · dedicated 1981 · Redfield Rd between Brush and Fir, Niles

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The first Methodist church in Milton Township was organized in 1839. The following year, this church was built and named Smith’s Chapel to honor Canon Smith, who had contributed generously to the construction of the church. Smith, a native of Delaware, bought land here in 1829 and settled on it in 1831. The chapel is one of the oldest Methodist churches in southwestern Michigan. In 1967 regular church services were discontinued. Milton Township purchased the structure in 1972. It now serves as a wedding and funeral chapel.

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