First Permanent Religious Structure in Keytesville, MO
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N 39° 26.150 W 092° 56.206
15S E 505441 N 4365145
Listed on the NRHP, the Classic-Revival style building dates from 1853. Its 45-foot steeple and semi-octagonal gabled were added in 1900. No longer houses services, but is carefully maintained and opened for viewing during Sterling Price Day.
Waymark Code: WMN0MY
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2014
Views: 1
County of marker: Chariton County
Location of Marker: Hill St., between Park St. & Ash St., Keytesville
Marker erected by The Friends of Keytesville, Inc
Marker Text:
KEYTESVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Keytesville Presbyterian Church was built in 1853, twenty years after the town of Keytesville was founded, and was
the first permanent religious structure in Keytesville. The original, simple design was maintained during a renovation in 1900 when architect A.R. Elliott planned for the addition of the current 45-foot bell tower and vestibule, stained glass win does, and gabled extension on the east wall. At the time of the renovation, the pews that had originally faced north were replaced with curved, walnut pews that faced east, and the slave balcony (along the south wall) was removed. The interior of the church features white plaster walls above pressed metal wainscotting, and a tongue and groove wooden floor. Lack of membership in the late 1950's and early 1960's forced the church to cease operation. The Friends of Keytesville, Inc. now owns and maintains the property. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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