Preserving a Jacksonport landmark: the Little White Church by the Lake

The Jacksonport United Methodist Church, our “Little White Church by the Lake” at Highway 57 and Cave Point Drive, has been part of the Jacksonport community since 1892. Weekly services have been held there every Sunday, May through October, for more than 130 years.

Today, this beloved historic building needs significant foundation work. The church will be carefully lifted from its original stone foundation so that failing floor joists and support beams can be repaired, drainage issues addressed, and a new foundation installed. The church will then be returned to its foundation, preserving this special place for generations to come.

We’re sharing this information with Jacksonport residents, businesses, and seasonal visitors so the community understands the work that lies ahead and the importance of preserving this local landmark.

How to help

The church is raising funds for the project and pursuing grants and historic preservation funding as well. If you would like to help preserve the Little White Church by the Lake, contributions can be submitted to:

Jacksonport Foundation Fund 836 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

A tax receipt will be provided for your donation.

Thank you for caring about this special part of Jacksonport’s history and for helping us preserve it for the future. Questions regarding this project can be directed to Jacksonport United Methodist Church Trustee Jim Logerquist at JLOG54202@gmail.com.