Why are there so many churches in Detroit?

Founded by the French in 1701, the city has many religious attractions to attract travelers of every faith. "Detroit has more churches per square mile than any other city," said Carla Conner-Penzabene, director of sales at the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. Old St. Mary's Catholic Church is the third oldest Roman Catholic church in Detroit and the first German church in the city. The church was built on the present site in 1841 by a parish of German Catholic immigrants when Detroit's population was not much more than 5,000 people. Experience the presence of the Lord and pray, Visit oldstmarysdetroit.com