St. John's Church and Shrine - Leopold, MO
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N 37° 15.466 W 089° 55.567
16S E 240496 N 4127481
Built in 1901, St. John's is a fine example of German architecture with stained glass windows and arches. It has one of the oldest pipe organs west of the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WM2CPD
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2007
Views: 38
St. John's Leopold Church, was built in the year of 1899. Work was begun in the spring. The church was built in pure Gothic style from native limestone found around and near the town. Parishioners of St. John's did most of the work on the church themselves. The church has undergone many interior changes.
There is a Marian shrine located across the street from the church.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1901
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Shrine is located across the street
Diocese: Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Address/Location:
103 Main Street
Leopold, MO USA
63760
Date of organization: Not listed
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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