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St. James Chapel
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National Register of Historic Places

St. James Chapel

Also known as St. James United Methodist Church

On the National Register since 198343 years
VictorianListed 1983St. James

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About St. James Chapel

St. James Chapel, at Church and Meramec Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 28, 1983. The Register lists it for its religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 40 other Missouri listings.

What it isHistoric Methodist chapel located at St. James, Phelps County, Missouri. 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗
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Church and Meramec Sts., St. James

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Questions about St. James Chapel

Is St. James Chapel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 28, 1983 (Register number 83001035).

Is St. James Chapel a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit St. James 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 St. James Chapel?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 63819959 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.