Lexington in Lafayette County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Christ Church
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 29, 2015
1. Christ Church Marker
Inscription.
Christ Church. . Established on Whitsunday 1844 by The Rt. Rev'd David Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop of the The Episcopal Church, and by The Rev'd St. Michael Fackler, First Rector of Christ Church. This Gothic-Revival style building, erected in 1848 of "Pink" Brick, was damaged by cannon fire during the Battle of Lexington in 1861. It has an open-truss roof and lancet windows, Some of which are among the finest examples of painted glass. Furnishings are of walnut. The pipe organ was installed in 1866. The South Wing was added in 1882. The bell tower was completed in 1890 and the North Wing was added in 1957.
Established on Whitsunday 1844 by The Rt. Rev'd David Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop of the The Episcopal Church, and by The Rev'd St. Michael Fackler, First Rector of Christ Church. This Gothic-Revival style building, erected in 1848 of "Pink" Brick, was damaged by cannon fire during the Battle of Lexington in 1861. It has an open-truss roof and lancet windows, Some of which are among the finest examples of painted glass. Furnishings are of walnut. The pipe organ was installed in 1866. The South Wing was added in 1882. The bell tower was completed in 1890 & the North Wing was added in 1957.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 39° 11.08′ N, 93° 52.78′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Missouri, in Lafayette County. Marker is on 13th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington MO 64067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
