Mount Zion Church - Boone County, MO
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gparkes
N 39° 04.150 W 092° 10.785
15S E 570958 N 4324772
This church was built in 1901. It replaced a church built in the mid-1820's.
Waymark Code: WM640P
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2009
Views: 3
The church grounds was the location of the Battle of Mount Zion on December 28, 1861. The grounds were being used by confederate forces as training grounds and hospital.
At about 2am on December 28th, Union forces led by Brig. Gen. Benjamin M. Prentiss engaged the Confederate forces. The Confederate forces numbered about 900, and were largely local volunteers, many of which were unarmed. Prentiss' 5 mounted companies and 2 companies proved to be too much for the Confederate forces.
The battle lasted until about 11 am, when the Confederates ran out of ammunition, allowing them to be overrun.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1903
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Mennonite
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
East Mt Zion Church Road
Hallsville, MO USA
65255
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
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