St Paul's Lutheran Church Bell Tower - New Melle, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 42.515 W 090° 52.961
15S E 684101 N 4286566
Oldest Lutheran Church still open west of the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WMXRPQ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MountainWoods
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County of tower: St. Charles County
Location of tower: MO-D & Almeling St., New Melle
Date Built: 1881

"The church was originally constructed with a cupola on its western end which was removed in 1872 due to a suspected structural instability within the north wall of the building which it was thought to be aggravating. Until 1880 the bell was hung in a skeleton tower separate from the church building. In 1881 the present tower was constructed. Within it, a narrow wooded staircase rises to several levels which are currently used for storage. From its first level above the front entry, large cast iron numerals bolted to the former primary facade of the church which announce its date of completion (1860) are visible." ~ NRHP Nomination Form

Address of Tower:
150 W. Hwy. D New Melle, Missouri 63365

Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 1

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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