Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 33.530 W 090° 14.886
15S E 739785 N 4271412
Historic church in the Carondelet area of south St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM11PQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2006
Views: 28
Founded as the Carondelet African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1845. The church bought the current building in 1880. The building was built by the city of Carondelet in 1869 as the North Public Market. In 1882 the chapel was dedicated to William Paul Quinn, the first missionary bishop of the AME Church who established St. Paul A.M.E. Church in St. Louis in 1841.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 06/25/1882
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: African Methodist Episcopal
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
227 Bowen Street
St. Louis, Missouri United States
63111
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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