First United Methodist Church - Jefferson City, Missouri - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Methodism dates to 1837 in Jefferson City when the first congregation was formed. The first full-time pastor was appointed in 1841 and the first church building built in 1843. Soon after the Methodist Church divided into two divisions North and South. The Jefferson City church became part of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. During the Civil War when the Union occupied Jefferson City the church nearly died out. Following the War the church rapidly expanded and built a new church in 1874. The church continued to expand and by the late 1890's it was decided a new larger church building was needed.

The current church building was built beginning in 1900 and completed in 1901. The building was designed by Jefferson City architect Charles Opel in a Romanesque Revival style. The building is constructed of locally quarried limestone. The building was expanded in 1950 and 1984. The building is well maintained and retains its historical integrity.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1900 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist 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: 10:50 AM Street address of Church: 201 Monroe Street Jefferson City, Missouri United States 65101 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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