Alvin Chrisman Monument - Hickory Grove Cemetery - Youngers, MO
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YoSam.
N 39° 03.831 W 092° 07.440
15S E 575786 N 4324227
Throughout the south, and heavy in Texas....but strange to see one this far north in Missouri
Waymark Code: WMXRZK
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2018
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County of monument: Callaway County
Location of church: CR-249 & CR-2000, N. of Youngers
Built: 1904
Status: Missionary Church, random services
Tombstone text:
ALVIN E.
Son of
J.L. & L.M.
CHRISMAN
Born
June 2, 1878
Died
Jan. 9, 1904
Gone but not forgotten
This church was built in 1094, it has a gender separated entrance, as was common in this part of the country. Usually Presbyterians demanded it, but some Christian groups adopted the separation concept.
"The church is located in the far northwest corner of the county and is surrounded by agricultural lands. The lot is flat with the cemetery located just south of the church building. The cemetery contains a mix of granite and limestone markers, many with decorative icons or other ornate decoration. The stones run in long north/south rows. Directly east of the rear wall of the church is a concrete structure with attached water spigot. It is unknown if this is a cistern or has some other purpose. To the north is a small outhouse/privy building. It is frame with a low pitched gable roof." ~ Rural Churches of Callaway County, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, page 374