St. James United Methodist Church - St. James, Missouri
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BruceS
N 37° 59.653 W 091° 36.822
15S E 621725 N 4206079
Historic church now the St. James United Methodist Church in St. James, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMCX4K
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2011
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The St. James United Methodist Church is the oldest church building in St. James and have in been in continuous use as a church since its opening in 1868. The church was built as the St. James Chapel as a community chapel, a non-denominational house of worship and originally was to paid for by public subscription. The chapel was dedicated July 5, 1868. Within a year of the dedication the church was put up for auction due to the insufficient number of subscriptions which were bought. It was purchased by William James, who owned the nearby Meramec Iron Works and he had the church building available to the community. When Mr. James fell on hard times in the late 1870's his holdings including the church were liquidated. It was at this time it was purchased by Azro Emory who transferred ownership to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The building has been used my the Methodists since. The church has been expanded a couple times in its history but retains it historic feel. The building is in good condition and continues to serve its active congregation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/05/1868
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
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: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
149 West Church Street
St James, Missouri
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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