Downtown Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
St. Paul United Methodist Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
1. St. Paul United Methodist Church Marker
First service in this building was June 26, 1904. Expansion program was completed in 1923. Exterior features are Ionic columns, stained glass windows, and dome. History of congregation dates from 1831. It once occupied historic structure at Walnut and South, whose pulpit furnishings are preserved in this church.
Erected 1976 by Springfield Historical Sites Board and City-County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1833.
Location. 37° 12.436′ N, 93° 17.37′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Downtown Springfield. Marker is on Walnut Street near Jefferson Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 East Walnut Street, Springfield MO 65806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Post Office in Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker); The Landers Theatre (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jewell Theater (about 400 feet away); The Colonial Hotel (about 600 feet away); John T. Woodruff (about 700 feet away); Gillioz Theater
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Also see . . . St. Paul United Methodist Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
2. St. Paul United Methodist Church and Marker
Marker on far right side of church.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
3. St. Paul United Methodist Church Cornerstone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011
4. St. Paul United Methodist Church
Looking northeast
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
