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McKendree Chapel
Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

McKendree Chapel

Also known as Old McKendree Chapel

On the National Register since 198739 years
Listed 1987Jackson
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About McKendree Chapel

McKendree Chapel, at Off I-55, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 13, 1987. It was among the first 2 of Jackson’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its education, exploration/settlement, architecture and religion, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHistoric church in Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Off I-55, Jackson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1McKendree ChapelStart here
  2. 2Mckendree Chapel (Boundary Increase)Cemetery · 0.3 mi on

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Questions about McKendree Chapel

Is McKendree Chapel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 1987 (Register number 87000811).

Is McKendree Chapel a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit McKendree Chapel?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of McKendree Chapel?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63818499 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.