Boonesboro Christian Church Cemetery - Boonsboro, MO
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N 39° 04.442 W 092° 50.646
15S E 513485 N 4325003
In a town Google AI says does not exist, is the Decuples of Christ Church and it's cemetery. Population of village is 50.
Waymark Code: WM1CGDA
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2025
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County of church: Howard County
Location of church: MO-J, about ¼ mile S of MO-87, Boonsboro
Founded: 1868
Pastor: Randy Robb
Number of Graves: 1,639
In 1824, the first “recorded” burial at the “Boonsboro” site took place. It is commonly believed that burials took place as early as 1780' since this was an ideal “high ground” location on the old Santa Fe Trail. Since most of the grave markers during the early years were made of wood, they have long since disappeared but the “old” stones give insight to the people and families who traveled through and lived in this area.
Boonsboro Christian Church in Boonesboro, Missouri, has a rich history, with the church and cemetery being over 150 years old. It is located on the old Santa Fe Trail. The church and cemetery are significant landmarks in the area. Five generations of one family have worshipped there. A Facebook user shared memories of attending Bible School there as a child and noted that the church was built in the early 1900s. The church has also seen many people pass away during the time their current minister has served, which has been almost a quarter century.
Marker Text:
BOONSBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The first church was built by W. M. Burton in 1850. About the year 1868 that building was torn down and the present church was built. In 1956 the education building was erected.