Methodist Episcopal Church
In 1868 the Reverend Manasseh Hickey and twelve settlers organized a Methodist Episcopal church in Caseville. Services were held in a schoolhouse until the present church was built. Upon its dedication on November 15, 1874, the Gothic-inspired structure, with its 70-foot-high steeple, became a focal point for the community. Local contractor William Ormiston built the church, which contains stained-glass windows by McFadden and Reed of New York City. In 1907 a basement was excavated, and in 1940 the memorial windows were installed. Over the years the steeple, which provided a landmark for Saginaw Bay boaters, was racked by structural problems and lightning and had to be continually repaired. In 1974 the spire was replaced with a duplicate of the original.
site number: L1725
era: Civil War and After (1860-1875)
year listed: 1990
year erected: 1995
address: 6490 Main St., Caseville, MI
