Ebenezer Evangelical Church (Historic) - north of Gerald, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 30.801 W 091° 19.128
15S E 646574 N 4264114
The original church, and original cemetery west of the active church building.
Waymark Code: WM145T3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
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County of church: Franklin County
Location of church: Stone Church Rd., ¾ mile NW of MO-Y, N of Gerald
Founded: 1854
Built: 1854

Also known as: Deutsch Evangelischen Eben Ezar Gemeinde, Ebenezer Evangelical Church. Sometimes listed as located in Boeuf Creek.


"First records of the church date from 12 June 1854, when the church was organized by settlers from Westphalia, Germany. The first church building, also first cemetery, was constructed from logs hewn out of surrounding forest and dedicated 9 July 1854; this building still stands 2021." ~ New Haven Leader, 13 Oct. 2004


"Ebenezer is a congregation of the United Church of Christ founded in 1854. Worship is held every Sunday at 9AM. We invite you to visit us.

"We are located at 6162 Stone Church Road, Gerald, MO just off Highway Y between Gerald and New Haven in the rural hills of western Franklin County. Worship is held in a historic stone church" ~ UCC.com


Reformed or Congregational Denomination: United Church of Christ

Associated Website: [Web Link]

Status: Historical Site or Monument

Address:
6166 Stone Church Road, Gerald, MO 63037


Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: 07/09/1854

Architect: Not listed

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