Mariners' Church, Detroit, MI
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The Mariners' Church is located on Jefferson Ave. in Detroit, MI.
Waymark Code: WM12A3
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2006
Views: 95
The Mariners' Church of Detroit was built in 1849 with funds willed by two sisters wishing to create a church to serve the growing community of Great Lakes sailers in the area. The church remained at its original location on Woodward Ave. for over 100 years. In 1955, construction of the Detroit Civic Center Plaza forced the 3,000-ton structure to be moved 880 feet to its current site on Jefferson Ave.
On November 10, 1975, the church received national attention when the Reverend Richard Ingalls responded to the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald by ringing the church's bell 29 times-once for each soul lost. The annual bell ringing tradition to honor the men lost aboard the Fitzgerald still continues today.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1849
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican Tradition
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: 8:30 AM
Street address of Church:
170 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI United States
48226
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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