Dime Tabernacle

The Dime Tabernacle was a large church building in Battle Creek located at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Washington Street, overlooking McCamly Park. The structure could hold about 3,200 people, with a main auditorium seating around 900 and additional gallery spaces accommodating roughly 1,450 more visitors.

The building opened on April 20, 1879 as the fourth Seventh-day Adventist church in Battle Creek, funded through monthly donations from members who each contributed a dime. The structure was destroyed by fire in January 1922.

The Tabernacle served as a gathering place for major denominational meetings that helped shape how the Seventh-day Adventist church organized itself across North America. These conferences held here influenced decisions that affected thousands of believers.

The site is easily reached from McCamly Park and the street intersection provides clear reference points for visitors. Since the building no longer stands, travelers can view the historical location and reflect on its importance to the community.

The Tabernacle served as the location for funerals of James White and Ellen G. White, two influential leaders of the Adventist community. Their memorial services held here emphasized its central importance to the denomination.

Location: Battle Creek

Official opening: April 20, 1879

Capacity: 3200

GPS coordinates: 42.32483,-85.19069

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21