Grace Episcopal Church (Jonesville, Michigan)
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| Location | 360 E. Chicago Street Jonesville, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 41°59′3″N 84°39′37″W / 41.98417°N 84.66028°W |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1848 |
| Architectural style | Gothic, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000391[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1971 |
| Designated MSHS | January 6, 1971[2] |
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Grace Episcopal Church is a historic church at 360 East Chicago Street in Jonesville, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site [2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1] It is one of the first church buildings constructed in Michigan west of Detroit, and is one of the few surviving examples of indigenous church architecture in the state.[2]
In 1833, the Episcopal missionary William N. Lyster left Ireland for the United States, and eventually became the restor of a mission in Tecumseh, Michigan.[3] From there, he traveled throughout southern Michigan to minister to isolated communities; in 1836 he held the first church service in Jonesville.[2] Two years later, a parish was organized by Darius Barker. In 1844, the congregation began constructing this church; it was completed on November 15, 1848, at a cost of $3,000.
In 1946, an old schoolhouse was moved to the site of the church to serve as a parish hall.[2] The church was deconsecrated and sold in 2007, and then served as a coffee house. In 2021, the church was purchased by investors. The fellowship area has been renovated into a rentable AirBNB site that can sleep up to six people. The sanctuary is being refurnished and can be used for events such as weddings.[4]
