In the year 1844, a few devoted followers of Christ worshipping him according to the dictates of their consciences, assembled and organized what was then known as the Methodist church North. For many years it struggled among adverse elements, but maintained its existence and with a steady adherence to its conceptions of duty it continued … Read more
The Arch Street M. E. Church was organized in the year 1872, and is located at the “West End” where it erected a very tasteful house of worship at a cost of $3,000 which has a seating capacity of 250.
This church was organized September 25, 1859. The church is a brick building and was built in 1871, on the southeast quarter of section 14, township 59, range 6, at a cost of about $3,000.
In 1834 the General Association of Missouri Baptists was organized and in August of the same year the Bethel Association. At the August meeting a resolution “that this Association discountenance and declare non-fellowship with the one~ in favor of the missionary system” was lost by a large majority, but the following year the mission controversy resulted in … Read more
The information for this history has been taken from several sources, some verifiable and others purely speculative. Exactly how and when Antioch began is not as important as the fact that it did begin, and we continue to enjoy the fellowship, study, and worship opportunities it provides all believers today.
The Presbyterians settling the West Ely prairie at first united with the Big Creek church, which had been organized in 1834, but differing about the location of the church building, one portion made West Ely the place where they built their church. September 21, 1838, the West Ely Presbyterian church was organized by Rev. J. … Read more
Brief histories on the churches of Warren Township, Missouri including Ebenezer Baptist, Warren Missionary Baptist and the Mount Vernon M. E. South Church.
South Side Christian Church, Hannibal, Missouri Officers Mrs. Lucile Lacy, President Mrs. Devilla Gregory, Vice President Mrs. Gertrude Foss, Secretary Mrs.Bertie-Dyer, Treasurer Members Mrs. Mary Peck 1st President of Ladles Aid, age 85 years May 5th 1930. Mrs. Anna Starke Mrs. Rose Lucas Mrs. Lola Sutton Mrs. Ella Colvin Mrs. Marie Sauders Mrs. Clara Channell Mrs. F. 0. Brown Mrs. Mable … Read more
Palmyra Methodist Episcopal Church~South This church was organized about the year 1830. The following were some of the first members: John Randall, Stephen B. Carnegy, John Lydick, A. D. Huntsberry, Samuel Y. Lee, John Walker, Cornelias Malone, and – Deane. The first church building was of brick and was built in 1830 or 1831. The present … Read more
Hannibal: Our Churches OUR CHURCHES Hannibal Blessed with Grand Church Privileges. Twelve Houses of Worship, Regularly Attended by About Five Thousand of Our Good People. In this age of civilization the enlightened world has come to regard churches and schools as the ultimate foundations upon which rest all our assurances of peace, good order, … Read more