First Presbyterian Church - Keytesville, MO - Presbyterian Churches on Waymarking.com

County of church: Chariton County
Location of church: Hill St., between Park St. & Ash ST., Keytesville
Marker erected by The Friends of Keytesville, Inc

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KEYTESVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Keytesville Presbyterian Church was built in 1853, twenty years after the town of Keytesville was founded, and was the first permanent religious structure in Keytesville. The original, simple design was maintained during a renovation in 1900 when architect A.R. Elliott planned for the addition of the current 45-foot bell tower and vestibule, stained glass win does, and gabled extension on the east wall. At the time of the renovation, the pews that had originally faced north were replaced with curved, walnut pews that faced east, and the slave balcony (along the south wall) was removed. The interior of the church features white plaster walls above pressed metal wainscotting, and a tongue and groove wooden floor. Lack of membership in the late 1950's and early 1960's forced the church to cease operation. The Friends of Keytesville, Inc. now owns and maintains the property. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA) Status: Converted to other use Address: 110 Hill St. Between Park St. & Ash St. Keytexville, MO USA 65261 Date Built: 1853 Architect: A. R. Elliott Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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