County of cornerstone: Callaway County
Location of cornerstone: C. F. Lampkin Dr., Westminster University Campus, Fulton
From Westminster University Web Site:
Swope Chapel Memorial
Swope Chapel was erected at the top of Lamkin Drive in 1917-18 in honor of Margaret Chrisman Swope through the generous contributions of William Chrisman Swope. The Chapel sanctuary was used for the last time at Commencement 1955. The building underwent multiple modifications to maintain structural stability for usable portions of the building until the building was finally vacated in 1966. The stained glass windows have been preserved. Several of the windows have been restored and are displayed at the Development Center on 7th Street and the Mueller Leadership Hall.
Westminster Alumni Center
Purchased in 1991 and remodeled in 2000, this building accommodates the Office of Development. An Alumni Lounge is available in the building for meetings and a place to relax while visiting campus. On display are two restored stained glass windows from Swope Chapel and a tribute to the Westminster men who served in WWII.
At the Swope Memorial are two plaques, the Text of those plaques:
William Chrisman Swope
Memorial Chapel
erected A. D. 1917-1918.
[corner stone of former chapel]
plaque #1:
IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM CHRISMAN SWOPE
1878 - 1909
Graduated from Westminster 1900
faithful to every duty, self-sacrificing
and helpful. A loyal officer in his church,
A sincere and devout Christian.
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"And by it. Being dead yet speaketh"
HEB.11:6
plaque #2:
IN HONOR OF
Mrs. MARGARET CHRISMAN SWOPE
Benefactress of Christian education
Donor of
William Chrisman Swope Memorial Chapel
and
James Chrisman Memorial Organ
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"A woman that feareth the Lord.
She shall be praised. x x x x x Let
her own works praise her in the gates."
PROV.31:30-31
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