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written on the Historical marker at the church:
The First Presbyterian Society of Linden was founded under
the direction of the Reverend Thomas Wright on May 8, 1860.
It had eight charter members and was the first religious society
to be established in the Village of Linden. The Linden Presbyterians
held their services in homes, halls and stores for three years
until they completed this building. They had their dedication
on October 21, 1863. the original church
bell sits one hundred feet to the east.
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years between 1860 and the present have held many historical
events. The Linden Presbyterian Church forefathers have
seen the country survive since the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln, the Civil War and the wars to follow, the Great
Depression, prosperity, joys and sadness. If the walls
could talk... |
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Church
History
The Beginning
Histroy
of the LPC Bell
Join us as we relive our history through the words of
our ancestors. All articles reproduced here are copies
of the original newspaper article.
119
W Broad Street
P.O. Box 277
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 735-5755
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