St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - Dutzow, MO
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N 38° 35.554 W 090° 59.059
15S E 675545 N 4273491
One of the starting points for the heavy German migration into Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM12GXG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
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County of church: Warren County
Location of marker: MO-94, St. Vincent's parking area, 1 mile SE. of Dutzow
Built: 1875
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Marker Text:
ST. VINCENT de PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
1830 - Rev. Ostlangenberg S.J. attends the missions in Warren County.
1835 - Rev. P. Christian Hoecken S.J. attends the needs of the Catholics at Lake Creek and Dutzow.
1836 - Rev. James Buschotts S.J. came to Dutzow on scheduled visits from St. Charles.
1837 - The Parish of thirty seven Catholics officially organized into the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
1842 - The first church was built of logs and dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
1856 - Rev. Wappelhorst was appointed the first resident pastor.
1858 - A small brick church replacing the log church was built and dedicated to St. Vincent de Paul.
1874 - Construction of the present church began and was completed in 1875." ~ Boone ~ Duden Historical Society
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