(Former) Auxvasse Methodist Church - Auxvasse, MO - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

County of church: Callaway County
Location of church: Main St. (Old US-54), @ Maple St., Auxvasse

"Constructed c. 1895, this brick Gothic Revival, side steeple church shows in this configuration on the 1902 and 1910 Sanborn Insurance Map of Auxvasse as a Methodist Church. Though little could be found on the history of the church, the building is one of the most intact and high style examples of the side-steeple church type in rural and small town Callaway County, Missouri. As such, it may be eligible for listing in the National Register as a significant example of a significant church type in the county.

"The church is located in the town of Auxvasse, about 2 blocks south of the historic central business district on Main Street. The church is surrounded by residential properties.

"This brick, side-steeple church has apparently seen few exterior alterations since its turn-of-the 20th Century construction date. The building sits on a stone foundation and has an L-shaped plan. The primary façade is gable-front with a large, slightly projecting, tower on the northwest corner. The Entrance is located in the tower and consists of paired wood paneled doors topped by a Gothic arched transom. Above the transom is a round window surrounded by soldier course brick and containing a star-patterned window. Above this is the belfry with rounded arch openings. Within the prominent front gable is a grouping of four 1/1, double hung wood window with obscure glass, topped by a large stained glass Gothic arch. Recessed to the south is the leg of the “L” containing a secondary entrance, likely leading to a social space, classrooms, or office. " ~ Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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