Reed City, Michigan: Old Rugged Cross Museum
Small museum exhibits personal items, original living room furniture, and upright piano that belonged to the Rev. George Bennard when he wrote the hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross."
- Address:
- 4918 Park St., Reed City, MI
- Directions:
- Just east of US Hwy 131 exit 151.
- Hours:
- May-Aug. W-Sa 1-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 231-832-2707
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This rather small museum has the original living room furniture and old upright piano that composer Rev. George Bennard had when he composed and wrote the famous old hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross."
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Bennard retired in the area. His hymn was first performed publicly in 1913 in a church now called the Old Rugged Cross Church, Pokagon, Michigan.