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 First Christian Church - Lexington, Missouri Posted by:  BruceS
N 39° 10.998 W 093° 52.627
15S E 424244 N 4337484
Historic church in Lexington, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMBJVQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2011
Views: 6
From historical marker:
Organized on April 17, 1836, by twenty early settlers from Mays Lick, Kentucky, as one of the first churches of the denomination west of the Mississippi River. This church, of Romanesque and Greek Revival style, was erected in 1870. The pipe organ was installed about 1900. The oaken arches over the organ, choir loft and baptistry were added in 1925. The original building, which was begun in 1839, is at 12th and Main Streets. Alexander Campbell, who founded the denomination in 1832, preached there on several occasions. The Christian Church is one of the oldest denomination organized in the United States
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/01/1870
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Christian
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: 10:45 AM
Street address of Church:
1515 South Street
Lexington, Missouri
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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