St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Methodist Church

Historic Marker

— St. Charles, Missouri —

First Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Desi Becker, August 26, 2018

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription.
Oldest existing brick church north of the Missouri River. Built of hand-made bricks with walls 18 inches thick.

Records establish that Mrs. Catherine Collier built this church in 1831. It was used by her Methodist Episcopal Congregation (established 1821) until 1855 when a larger structure was necessary. Concerned about the education of protestant children, white and black, Mrs. Collier also used the building for a school.

Erected 1996 by First United Methodist Church, St. Charles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 38° 46.605′ N, 90° 29.027′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. Marker is on South Main Street north of Perry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 S Main St, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Collier Cottage (a few steps from this marker); St. Louis, St. Charles and Spain During the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenday / Zeisler Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmer's Home

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Trail to Fort Osage (about 400 feet away); The Mother-in-Law House (about 400 feet away); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Rendezvous Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

2. First Methodist Church Marker

Wide view with building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2018, by Desi Becker of Brentwood, Missouri. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2018, by Desi Becker of Brentwood, Missouri. 2. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.