New Testament Christian Church Tower - Auxvasse, MO
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YoSam.
N 39° 00.880 W 091° 53.840
15S E 595463 N 4318982
Built as a Methodist Church in 1895, the tower has been well kept and still operational
Waymark Code: WMXHT8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2018
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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