County of church: Franklin County
Location of church: Lutheran Church Rd., Beaufort
Built: 1876, addition 1997
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Pastor: Marty Springer
Phone: (573) 484-3575
The pastor lives on campus, and has a long hair Dachshund, who was not happy with me being there, the dog not the pastor.
"August 1852 - St. John's Lutheran Church was organized with the following charter members: Friedrich Osiek and his wife Wilhelmena Charlotte, Martin Kleinebecker and his wife, John Bente and his wife, Henry Kampschmidt and his wife, Frederick Biest and his wife, William Kampsmith and his wife, William Hottmer and his wife, William Stumpe and his wife, Jurgin Dierking and his wife, Henry Hearth and his wife, Henry Fechtler and his wife, Henry Lohmeyer and his wife, Henry Wilbenscher and his wife, Henry Koch and his wife, Henry Temme and his wife, and Friedrich Koch and his wife.
"October 28, 1852 - The original land investment of 20 acres was purchased from Friedrich Osiek and his wife Wilhelmena Charlotte, nee Kampschmidt for $30.00.
"1852 - The first church building was built and made of logs, and used until 1876, when a brick church was built.
"August 9, 1879 - School established and decision made to build new schoolhouse.
"October 4, 1885 - St. John's joined German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and other states.
"January 1, 1891 - To build Tower / Steeple and have bell to call us to service.
"1892 - The installation of a 1,200 pound bell in the steeple.
"July 29 1900 - St. John's Lutheran Church was built near the center of the village of Beaufort in 1876, only to have the town move away in pursuit of the railroad line.
"1941 & 1942 - The Auditorium was built as a memorial to those who served in WW II. It was built out of oak logs cut from the property by the congregation. The Auditorium was dedicated May 31, 1942.
"1991 - The Marquee was placed." ~ Church web page [link below]