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: WM145T4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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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


Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/05/1854

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Christ

Street address of Church:
6166 Stone Church Road, Gerald, MO 63037


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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