First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon

Also known as: Original Old Rugged Cross Church
60041 Vermont St., Pokagon Township, Michigan

One of several churches affiliated with The Old Rugged Cross

Photos

Overview Looking Northeast

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2020

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Map

Coordinates:
+41.91205, -86.17391
41°54'43" N, 86°10'26" W

Quadrangle map:
Sumnerville

Description

At least three churches, two in Michigan and one in Wisconsin, claim to be where the hymn was written or first performed. Apparently, no one is sure which one of the three churches is, in fact, the location of the hymn's composition or performance.

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 2002
Reference number: 02000295
Architectural style: Victorian
Areas of significance: Religion; Social History
Level of significance: National
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; B - Person
Property type: Building
Historic functions: Storage; Religious structure
Period of significance: 1900-1924
Significant year: 1913

Update Log

August 23, 2020: New photos from J.R. Manning
August 23, 2020: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated status and added photos

Sources

Wikipedia
J.R. Manning - Lugnuts969 [at] gmail [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 02000295 (Search for documents)