McKendree Chapel, Protestant chapel in Jackson, Missouri, United States
The McKendree Chapel stands as a hewed-log structure with a shingle roof, featuring traditional log cabin construction methods from early American religious architecture.
Built in 1819, this chapel hosted the first Missouri Annual Conference session and continued to serve as the conference location until 1831.
The chapel represents the expansion of Methodism westward, named after Bishop William McKendree who attended a camp meeting at the site in 1818.
The chapel remains open during daylight hours throughout the year, with guided tours available through local caretakers David and Theresa Hopkins.
This religious structure maintains its position as the oldest Protestant church building still standing west of the Mississippi River.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 37.37806,-89.61861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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