First United Presbyterian Church

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN · 1902

A congregation shaped by fire and rebuilding. The present church at 309 Lyon Street replaces a 1902 building lost in 2000.

At a glance

First United Presbyterian Church stands at 309 Lyon Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The original 1902 church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Fire destroyed that building in 2000. The congregation rebuilt and has worshipped in a new structure since 2002. It belongs to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

History

The first church on this site dates to 1902. The building served the congregation for nearly a century and earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. That recognition did not protect it from disaster. In 2000, fire destroyed the historic structure. The congregation chose to stay and rebuild, completing a new church in 2002.

What you see

The current church is the product of early twenty-first-century construction. It replaced a building that had stood since the beginning of the twentieth century. No detailed architectural description of either structure is available in the source material.

Cultural significance

The 1902 church was deemed significant enough for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. After the 2000 fire, the congregation maintained its presence at 309 Lyon Street. As of 2012, it remained affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Coordinates: 46.4947, -84.3464
Original building: 1902
National Register of Historic Places: 1984
Rebuilt: 2002

Practical information & getting there

The church is at 309 Lyon Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

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First United Presbyterian Church (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan)