Monticello in Lewis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Monticello Christian Church

Disciples of Christ

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 16, 2026

1. Monticello Christian Church Disciples of Christ Marker

Inscription.
This site was once home to the congregation of the Monticello Christian Church. Due to a general decline in the population of the community, the church was disbanded with a farewell service on September 23, 1990, after 151 years in existence. The bell placed hereon serves as a reminder of the church's roll in the history of Monticello and Lewis County.

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" II Cor. 5.1

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1990.

Location. 40° 7.116′ N, 91° 42.742′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Missouri, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and Jackson Street (Missouri Route 16), on the right when traveling east on East Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Lafayette St, Monticello MO 63457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in North Missouri. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis County, Missouri (about 500 feet away); Canton (approx. 10.3 miles away); History Along The Mississippi River Parkway (approx. 10.3 miles away); Lincoln School (approx. 10.3 miles away); La Grange on the River (approx. 11½ miles away).

Monticello Christian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 16, 2026

2. Monticello Christian Church Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 16, 2026

3. Monticello Christian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.