First United Methodist Church - New Madrid, Missouri - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

This one-story red brick building is located at 627 Mill Street. The main church entrance is on the southern facade. Seven steps lead to an arched entryway consisting of double wooden doors and a peaked arched transom. The writing on the transom reads: "FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Founded by Jesse Walker 1810. Oldest Methodist Church west of the Mississippi." Above the entryway is a datestone that reads: "M.E Church South 1903." A colored glass arched window is above the date stone. Completing the entry tower is a square of venting with a decorative octagon in the middle. To the left of the entryway is a three-part arched stained glass window that dominates the southern facade. Above this large window is a small round window that appears to have been boarded up and painted white.

The church welcome sign is rather simple. It is set in a brickwork planter. At the top is a permanent sign "New Madrid First Uunited Methodist. The central part of the signage can be changed.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1903 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Methodist If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:45 AM Street address of Church: 627 Mill St New Madrid, MO USA 63869 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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