
Graafschap Christian Reformed Church - Holland, MI
N 42° 45.147 W 086° 08.022
16T E 570893 N 4733689
Quick Description: In 1847, 104 immigrants from the Dutch and German lowlands crossed the Atlantic and made their way across the Great Lakes to this place. The settlers called it Graafschap. In ’48 the first log Church was built.
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 1/7/2015 2:04:24 PM
Waymark Code: WMN6Z1
Views: 1
Long Description:
In 1862 it was decided to build a church. The current sanctuary was completed in 2000.
On April 8, 1857, Graafschap was one of two churches which seceded from Classis Holland of the Reformed Church. On February 8, 1857 the name Ware Hollandsche Gereformeerde Kerk was chosen for the new denomination which eventual became the Christian Reformed Church.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Christian Reformed Church in North America
 Associated Website: [Web Link]
 Status: Active House of Worship
 Address: 5973 Church Street Holland, MI USA 49423
 Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: Not listed
 Architect: Not listed

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