Savannah in Andrew County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Christian Church in Savannah, Missouri
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 14, 2021
1. Christian Church in Savannah, Missouri Marker
Members of the Christian Church in Savannah have worshipped in four different buildings — all located on this half-block of land.
1. 1847 — Church organized. Members met in the Courthouse, located near Sixth Street.
2. 1852 — The first church was built near the center of the block.
3. 1894 — Another church was built at the east end of the block, facing on Fifth Street.
4. 1959 — The present church was dedicated to the service of God. On the same plot of ground since 1847.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 39° 56.438′ N, 94° 49.886′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Missouri, in Andrew County. Marker is at the intersection of West Market Street and South 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street. Marker is located near the southwest corner of the First Christian Church campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 West Market Street, Savannah MO 64485, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conglomerate Rock (about 400 feet away); Andrew County (about 600 feet away); Lovers Lane, Saint Jo (approx. 10.3
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Also see . . . First Christian Church of Savannah, Missouri.
From our earliest days as a frontier congregation, FCC has been a part of Savannah, Andrew County, and Missouri for more than 175 years. Organized by Elder Duke Young in 1847 and founded by Rev. Prince Hudgens in 1852, the Christian Church of Savannah has served the community through good times and difficult times.(Submitted on February 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 14, 2021
2. Christian Church in Savannah, Missouri Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
