First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon, Methodist church in Pokagon Township, Michigan, United States.
The Late Victorian rectangular church features pointed-head windows, stained glass panels, and interior wooden pews dating from its 1876 renovation period.
Originally built as a hop barn in 1862, the structure was transformed into a Methodist Episcopal Church in 1876 and received National Register status in 2002.
The church achieved recognition as the first performance location of the hymn 'The Old Rugged Cross' during revival meetings led by Reverend George Bennard in 1913.
Located at 61041 Vermont Street in Pokagon Township, the church underwent an extensive restoration project completed in 2021 with an investment exceeding $800,000.
The church building served multiple purposes throughout its existence, transitioning from a hop barn to a religious center and later a storage facility before its restoration.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 41.91194,-86.17389
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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