All Saints Cemetery Altar - 1916 - St. Peters, MO
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N 38° 47.903 W 090° 37.684
15S E 705984 N 4297075
Altar, Crucifixion scene statuary and gazebo were donated and built in 1916
Waymark Code: WM1806A
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2023
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County of cemetery: St. Charles County
Location of cemetery: 7 McMenamy Road, St. Peters
Date created: 1835
Number of graves: 1,745
Plaque Text:
J.G. & GERTRUDE M.
AUCHLY FAMILY
1916
The cross itself, with Jesus statue attached, is set in the ground behind the altar, and raises above it. The additional statuary sits on the back ledge of the altar.
The cross is wood, redwood, maybe mahogany, but it is old and solid.
This altar , built of limestone blocks, and rests under a wood roof supported with shale cairn columns. The Crucifixion Statuary the altar's cross, and the relic plate has been removed. It is put in place for the Celebration of Mass.
The entire setting was donated in 1916 by the Auchley Family
"The location was selected in 1835 since the higher ground was a protection from encroaching flood waters of the Dardenne Creek. During those years, the church was near the Creek and later relocated adjacent to the cemetery. The cemetery is operated for the benefit and burial of the members of All Saints Parish.
"The Crucifixion Group statuary, located on the north side of the cemetery, is the setting for outdoor celebration of the Mass on special occasions." ~ All Saints Catholic Church