The Jacobsville Lutheran Chapel was built in 1888 and according to the historical marker located there, it was placed on its stone foundation in 1891. The following year, in 1892, the bell tower was added to the building. This is one of the oldest standing buildings in the Jacobsville Community and still has its original furnishings. There is no electricity, so the lighting inside is with kerosene lamps and the heat comes from a woodstove. In 1952 the congregation and property became part of the Gloria Dei Church in Hancock. The signage says that since the 1980's, summer Vesper Services are held there on Sundays, but I'm not certain whether that still takes place now.

The last two photos were snapped along the way to Jacobsville and the Chapel. I loved the reuse of the old wash tubs on the stand and the old washing machine as flower pots, so I had to snap a couple photos to share.

Some of the prettiest churches are in the U.P. I
love the old wringer washer planter! Gives me some
ideas of two of them I know that are abandoned.

Great pix! Those flowers cleaned up pretty good, but will they shrink?

Actually Janie T. most of the prettiest historic churches reside in the big cities with all the Stained/Tiffany glass along with the intricate stone work from centuries ago...but...the UP does have it's share of historic churches.

Hi
The exact title escapes me, but isn't there a hymn about the church in the wildwood? And its lyrics make a case for small and simple being dear to the heart.

Kathyrn: It's been sung by a multitude of people. This version is pretty good. It's a very pretty song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYVbAxNvCts

The title is The Church in the Wildwood, (Little
Brown Church in the Vale). My mother sang that
song to us kids at bedtime. Born and raised a
southern Baptist from Alabama, she often hummed it
doing dishes, and other to do's around the house.

Great photos.

There are lots of examples of Tiffany windows in the UP. One great example is St. Pauls Church in Marquette.

Nice Pix, the church looks in pretty good shape too!

lol Alex, Better hold off on the liquid intake before service's as well!! I remember the Phoenix church having outside facilities. :=)

Love hearing about different churches. Thanks,
Mary. Also love seeing flower planters made out of
old anything. Such a cool idea. Thanks for
sharing your tour.

So awesome...only in the U.P....do you find these
beautiful little hidden gems....including cool
flower pots!!!

A few years ago, Mimi and I were at this church and I took a few pix. Even the outhouse in back. The seat wasn't flat, it was on an angle, we thought it was sort of unique. It is a very pretty church. Brought the film to Walmart and they lost it. Grrr!

My myself, my brother and my sister were baptised in this
church in the early 1950's. My mother's family lived and
worked in Jacobsville from the late 1800's thru 2000. Many
great memories from family get togethers at my grandmothers
house. My grand father, Fred Marsy, had a commercial fishing
business for many years.