Old Rugged Cross Historic Church & Garden

The Old Rugged Cross Foundation, Inc. was formed for the purpose of saving and restoring the old church where the hymn made its public debut, and preserving the history of the hymn and its author. Once restored as closely as possible to its 1913 appearance, the church will serve as a museum, preserving the history of the hymn and the community. The museum will be useful for historical research and the sanctuary will be available to rent for weddings and special services. http://www.the-oldruggedcross.org/whoweare.php

 In 1998, the church was purchased for restoration.^[4] As of 2013, the restoration was 85% complete, with over $800,000 spent.^[5] In 2013 the church received a Governor's Award for Historic Preservation.^[6] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Methodist_Episcopal_Church_of_Pokagon