Old McKendree Chapel

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Old McKendree Chapel Old McKendree Chapel is the oldest standing Protestant chapel west of the Mississippi River. Privately owned by the Methodist Church Conference.

Old McKendree Chapel is a private site that has a board of trustees that oversees and work to preserve the chapel and grounds. We are not affiliated with the public parks of Jackson or Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The grounds are open to the public at no charge. Hours open for visiting: Sunday - Saturday
Open at 8:00 am
Close at 6:00 pm

We do not receive any funds except by the generosity of others. There is a Donation Box inside the Chapel that is monitored daily or you may mail a donation if you so desired

We do reserve the right to ask visitors to leave the grounds for improper conduct for the Historical Sacred Grounds that it is.

Thank you to the New Mckendree United Methodist Church of Jackson youth group this morning!!!!With 4 leaders (Tylor Barn...
07/10/2026

Thank you to the New Mckendree United Methodist Church of Jackson youth group this morning!!!!
With 4 leaders (Tylor Barnes, Doris Dace, Lesa Weiss, Brenda Wendling) this group came out to Old McKendree Chapel and helped with cleaning the flowerbeds and spreading mulch around the landscaping in the Chapel Grounds & also at the entrance of the Old McKendree Cemetery. Then they tackled the sweeping of the inside of the Chapel, dusting the pews & cleaning windows.
It is wonderful blessing for the area youth groups to come out to Old McKendree Chapel & learn the history of how these sacred grounds are tied to the history of their church.

Update on the new restrooms!!!More pictures!!!The front support walls are up and the roof trusses are being put up! The...
06/08/2026

Update on the new restrooms!!!

More pictures!!!

The front support walls are up and the roof trusses are being put up! The entrances to both men & women are going to much easier to enter than the past facilities. Blessings to the two carpenters doing this. 🥰

The support walls are going up, God is great!!

The warmer weather allowing the grounds to be be dryer, a concrete truck was able to get down to the new restrooms construction & delivered the concrete for the floor of the restrooms. The walls will be making an appearance next 🥳🙌

04/10/2026

For this year Senior Prom photos, we have several area high schools having their Prom on May 2nd. Old Mckendree Chapel Association would like to be accommodating to all that wish to use the grounds for their personal 2026 Prom pictures.

The gate at the turn around will be open and parking will be available on the gravel behind the Chapel until 7:00 pm, weather permitting. Please be courteous & don't block the entrance or another vehicle. We have to leave the lane open for emergency vehicles (fire, medical, law enforcement).

There is no fee for private individuals, donations would be very much appreciated.

Photographers that wish to do mini sessions (scheduling back-to-back on a specific date on the Chapel Grounds) will be required to pay a fee. Contact Caretakers for information.

The Chapel & Grounds are only open to the public by private donations. If you would like to leave any donation to help with upkeep, we have a locked donation box inside the Chapel to the left of the doors. Also donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 693, Jackson, Mo. 63755 or given to the Caretakers on the grounds any time.

Several trees had been lost on the grounds due to age and storms. Memorial trees has been planted to replace some of th...
04/02/2026

Several trees had been lost on the grounds due to age and storms.
Memorial trees has been planted to replace some of them and stones placed to recognize who they were planted in memory of.
Thank you to:
Kay Gilliland Story - Sun Valley Maple in memory of Founder Hiram Alexander Gilliland.
Eric Giboney - Regal Prince Oak in memory of Pioneer Family of James & Elizabeth Mary Williams Giboney who lived in the home on the land donated for Old McKendree Chapel to be built and continue the camp ground revivals.
Bob and Adelaide Parsons - Red Maple and Orange Maple in memory of WA "Bill" Heyde III and JW JR & Rena McCombs.

Old McKendree Association welcomes anyone that would like to have a memorial tree planted in memory or honor of a loved one, special person or just would like to help with replacing the lost trees is welcome to contact Old McKendree Chapel Association thru email ([email protected]) for more information.

Old McKendree Chapel is still beautiful grounds to hold children's day camps, Ladies Auxiliary group meetings, Men's day...
03/26/2026

Old McKendree Chapel is still beautiful grounds to hold children's day camps, Ladies Auxiliary group meetings, Men's day retreat, family gatherings, especially when renovations are completed. Arranging / scheduling any type of gathering / activities are done through the Caretakers.
The grounds are going through renovations with restrooms being rebuilt and updated. The natural spring that is on grounds are on the list also with landscaping being updated for a serene place to just come for a quiet time to reflect & gather .
Caretakers are available for further questions and information on giving & support these upkeep of these historical sacred grounds. oldmckendree.org for more information.

Address

4080 Bainbridge Road
Jackson, MO
63755

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 6:30pm
Sunday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+15733521621

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