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Villa Ridge Christian Church

One of the things I love most about my wanderings in rural Missouri is the moment when I happen accidentally upon a beautiful, old, country church. Missouri’s churches have stories to tell; stories of weddings, funerals, and stories of community.
I’m always amazed that the people of these tiny, probably relatively poor towns understood the need [...]

St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church

I’ve really become awestruck by the beauty of small town Missouri churches.  Each new town I explore in rural Missouri boasts several churches, at least. The smaller and quainter the church, the better, in my opinion.
Upon embarkation of my Richwoods, Missouri fire engine expedition, I would never have expected to feel my breath catch in my throat [...]

Oldest Presbyterian Church West of the Mississippi

The oldest Presbyterian church west of the Mississippi River is in Caledonia, Missouri, one block away from the main street that I wrote about yesterday.
Founded in 1816, the church isn’t currently open to the public, but it’s in remarkably good condition on the outside.
There is no parking lot, just a big patch of grass. But [...]