It was part of Ferry 's Indian mission school , as was the nearby boardinghouse .
The Mission Church , built in 1829 for William Montague Ferry , is the oldest church building in the state of Michigan .
It was part of William Montague Ferry 's Indian mission school , as was the nearby boardinghouse .
The Mission Church , built in 1829 for William Montague Ferry , is the oldest church building in the state of Michigan .