Birthplace of “Old Rugged Cross” …. one of the world’s best-loved hymns, was composed here in 1912….. George Bennard lived his retirement years in Reed City, Michigan, and passed away ...

The Old Rugged Cross by Patti Page is a soft and touching version of the classic hymn. Her calm and beautiful voice brings a peaceful feeling to the song. It talks about faith, hope, and love ...

The composer of the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross” — the Rev. George Bennard — was born in Youngstown in 1873. He moved away as a young boy going to Iowa, according to cemetery board member ...

When polls are taken to determine the most popular American hymns, invariably near the top of the list is "The Old Rugged Cross ... His father passed away during George's teen years, leaving ...