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Meeting Image Our next meeting will be Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

Joyce Loving, manager of Special Collections, will present Filling the 1890 Census Gap. The 1890 census met a tragic ending as the result of a fire, leaving a twenty-year gap between the 1880 and 1900 census. Learn some tips for finding family information in this genealogical “doughnut hole.”
Showing records 1 to 88 of 88.

ChurchesApproximate DatesYears Address TidbitsClergy
Arlington United Methodist 1914-Open • 1915 - Arlington Ave. • 1914 - 5404 St. Louis Ave. • 1961 - 3770 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton • 1920 - 2801 Union Blvd. Clergy
Asbury United Methodist 1914-Open • 1914 - Leffingwell Ave. & Pine St. • 1918 - 8400 N. Broadway Blvd. • 1924 - Taylor & St. Ferdinand Sts. • 1952 - 4001 Maffitt St. Clergy
Beckville Methodist Church 1892-1911 • (see Christy Memorial United Methodist)
Bellefontaine United Methodist 1806-Open • 1806 - Private home • 1854 - 10600 Bellefontaine Rd., Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bethel Methodist 1859-Open • 1873 - 17500 Manchester Rd., Pond • 1859 - 2500 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Wildwood Clergy
Bridgeton Methodist Episcopal 1844-1901 • 1850 - Bridgeton Station Rd., Bridgeton Clergy
Cabanne United Methodist 1896-Open • 1897 - Vernon & Arcade Aves. • 1902 - 5760 Bartmer Ave. • 1896 - Goodfellow & Union Aves. Clergy
Carondelet Methodist Episcopal • See Kingshighway United Methodist Clergy
Centenary Methodist 1821-Open • 1821 - 4th & Myrtle Sts. • 2006 - 55 Plaza Sq. • This is the second oldest Methodist church in St. Louis. In 2005, the address was 55 Plaza Square; however, it is the same downtown location as in 1842. • 1839 - 5th & Gratiot Sts. • 1842 - N. 16th St. at Pine • 1841 - 5th & Pine Sts. Clergy
Central Methodist 1869-1890 • This church merged into Lafayette Park United Methodist in 1888. •  Chouteau Avenue Methodist • 1850 - 8th St. & Chouteau Blvd. • 1848-1887 • 1888 - Lafayette Park
Christ Community United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 8841 Lucas & Hunt Rd., Jennings
Christ Methodist Unknown-1952 • This church merged into Union United Methodist.
Christy Memorial United Methodist 1892-Open • 1892 - Morganford Rd. & Chippewa St. • 1911 - 4601 Morganford Rd. & Neosho St. • Formerly Beckville Methodist Church South until 1911. Clergy
Church of Our Redeemer 1943-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Clayton United Methodist 1888-Open • 1888 - 101 N. Bemiston Ave. at Maryland Ave., Clayton
Clifton Heights Methodist Episcopal 1888-Closed • The Clifton Heights church burned in 1905 and the name was inadvertently changed to Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist. • 1892 - 2501 Clifton Ave. • 1888 - Frisco Park, (formerly the Scullin Steel Mill site)
Coldwater (St. Louis) Circuit 1820-1865 • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Concord Trinity United Methodist 1856-Open • This church originally called Trinity Methodist Episcopal. • 1955 - 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Concord Clergy
Cook Avenue Methodist Episcopal 1885-Closed • 1937 - Closed and merged with Salem-in-Ladue United Methodist. • 1903 - 4435 Elmbank Ave. (used Elmbank name) • This church was called Ebenezer or Elmbank Methodist. Refer to Salem in Ladue United Methodist. • 1885-1937 •  Ebenezer or Elmbank Methodist • 1885 - Taylor & Cottage Aves. (used Ebenezer name)
Eden Methodist Episcopal 1852-Closed • Overland
Ellisville United Methodist 1962-Open • 1962 - 1355 Clayton Rd., Ellisville • 2006 - 15977 Clayton Rd., Ellisville Clergy
Epworth Church • 1950 - Warne & Maffitt Aves. • 1955 - 1525 Orchid Ave. • This church merged with Winsor Methodist in 1955.
Eureka United Methodist 1859-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Faith United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 4200 Kossuth Ave.
Fenton United Methodist 1860-Open • 1860 - Mound & Main Sts., Fenton • 1955 - 800 Gravois Rd., Fenton
Ferguson United Methodist 1886-Open • 1887 - Tiffin & Clark Aves., Ferguson • 1912 - 33 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson Clergy
First Methodist Episcopal 1904-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
First United Methodist of Webster Groves 1895-Open • 1909 - 600 N. Bompart & Fairview Aves., Webster Groves. • Originally named Tuxedo Park Methodist Church. • 1895 - 667 Atalanta Ave., Webster Groves
First United Methodist, Kinloch 1904-Closed • 1970s - Martin Luther King Blvd., Kinloch • 1904 - 5838 Jackson St., Kinloch
Fourth Street Church 1822-Closed • 1822 - 4th & Myrtle Sts. Clergy
Fry Memorial Methodist 1888-Closed • 1888 - 2501 Clifton Ave.
German Zion Methodist 1897-Closed • 1897 - Carondelet
Grace United Methodist 1892-Open • 2006 - 6199 Waterman Ave., University City • 1914 - 360 N. Skinker Blvd. • 1892 - Garrison & Lucas Aves. • In 1914 this facility was known as Lindell Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Clergy
Green Trails United Methodist 1967-Open • 1967 - 14237 Ladue Rd., Chesterfield Clergy
Harlam Place Methodist 1890-1947 • This church merged into Union United Methodist in 1947. • 1890 - Fyler Ave. at Jamieson Ave. Clergy
Haven Street Methodist • See Mellow Memorial United Methodist
Immanuel United Methodist 1885-Open • For the first few years this facility was known as Benton Methodist Church. In 1890, the church had a “naming contest” and it became Immanuel Methodist. • 1885 - Bruno & Forest Aves., Maplewood (then Benton) • 1926 - 2105 McCausland Ave., Maplewood Clergy
Kingshighway United Methodist 1877-Open • This church was originally called Carondelet Methodist Episcopal Church. • 1877 - Courtois & Schirmer Sts. • 1890 - Blow St. & Virginia Ave. • 1914 - Kingshighway Blvd. & Colorado Ave. • 2006 - 900 Bellerive Blvd. Clergy
Kirkwood United Methodist 1869-Open • 1877 - 201 W. Adams Ave., at Clay Ave., Kirkwood Clergy
Lafayette Park United Methodist 1838-Open • 1888 - 2300 Lafayette at Missouri Aves. • 1873 - Chouteau Ave. • 1848 - 8th St. & Chouteau Ave. • Formed from Wesley Chapel & Chouteau Avenue Methodist.
LaSalle United Methodist 1920-Open • 2006 - 3115 Park Ave. • This church was originally called Compton Hill Methodist, formed from Union Memorial Methodist. The church was named LaSalle in 1921. • 1921 - Montrose & LaSalle Aves. • 1920 - Cardinal & LaSalle Aves. Clergy
Lewis Memorial Chapel Unknown-Open • 2006 - 587 Lewis Rd., Eureka Clergy
Lindell Avenue Methodist Episcopal 1892-1914 • 1892 - 340 N. Skinker Blvd. • In 1914, this facility moved and changed the name to Grace United Methodist.
Manchester United Methodist 1827-Open • 1827 - 129 Woods Mill Rd., Manchester Clergy
Maplewood United Methodist 1902-Open • 1902 - 7415 Flora & Sutton Sts., Maplewood
Marvin Park United Methodist 1927-Open • 1927 - St. Charles Rock Rd., at Woodson Rd., Overland Clergy
Mellow Memorial United Methodist 1857-Open • 1857 - Virginia & Haven Sts. • This church was originally called Carondelet Methodist. In 1920, the name was changed to Haven Street Methodist and in 1941 the name was again changed to Mellow Memorial Methodist. • 1904 - 6701 Virginia St.
Memorial United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 2157 S. Jefferson Ave.
Mound Mission/St. Paul's Methodist 1841-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Mount Auburn Methodist 1847-1970s • Merged into Wesley Methodist in the 1970s.
Mount Zion United Methodist 1870-Open • 1962 - 1485 Craig Rd., Creve Coeur • The original church and cemetery were on Olive St. Rd. The property was sold and the cemetery moved to Hiram Memorial Park (now Forever Bellerive) on Mason Rd. • 1867 - Olive Rd. at Craig Rd., Creve Coeur Clergy
Normandy United Methodist 1943-Open • 1944 - 8000 Natural Bridge Rd., Normandy • The facility was originally named The Church of Our Redeemer, but only for one year. In 1945, Wagoner Place Methodist merged with Normandy United Methodist.
North Hills United Methodist 1957-Open • 2006 - 10771 Trask Ave., North Hills • 1957 - New Halls Ferry Rd., North Hills Clergy
North Park United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 1525 Orchid St.
Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 1853-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Salem in Ballwin United Methodist 1847-Open • 1870 - 14825 Manchester Rd., Ballwin Clergy
Salem-in-Ladue United Methodist 1841-Open • 1847 - 10th & Wash (Cole) Sts. • 1873 - 15th & Wash (Cole) Sts. • 1905 - Pendleton & Page Aves. • This church was considered the “The Cathedral of German Methodism” and one of the founders of the Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri. This facility merged with Zoar Methodist in 1922 and with Eden Methodist in 1937. • 1841 - 7th & Carr Sts. • 1958 - 1200 Lindbergh Blvd. at Highway 40, Frontenac • 1925 - Kingshighway Blvd. & Cote Brilliant Ave. Clergy
Samaritan Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 4234 Washington Ave.
Scruggs Memorial United Methodist 1905-Closed • 1930 - 3443 Grace Ave. at Fairview Ave. • 1905 - Grand & Connecticut Aves.
Shaw Avenue United Methodist 1898-Open • 1901 - 4265 Shaw Blvd. • Shaw Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South was previously named Tyler Place Methodist and in 1901 the name became Shaw Avenue Methodist. • 1898 - 1604 Tower Grove Ave. at Shaw Ave. • 2006 - 1141 Belt Ave.
St. Andrew's United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 3975 N Highway 67, Florissant
St. John's United Methodist 1868-Open • 1868 - 2901 Locust St. at Ewing Sts. • 1900 - 5000 Washington Ave. at Kingshighway Blvd. • The original name was St. John's Methodist Church South. Clergy
St. Luke's United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 2761 Telegraph Rd., Mehlville Clergy
St. Mark's United Methodist 1954-Open • 1955 - 360 Graham Rd., Florissant Clergy
St. Paul's Methodist Church 1838-Closed • 1872 - 1927 St. Louis Ave. • 1867 - 10th & Benton Sts. • 1844 - Broadway Ave. & Howard Sts. • 1838 - 2nd St. & Main St. Clergy
Stephan Memorial United Methodist 1908-Open • 2006 - 2730 Walton Ave., Charlack • This church was originally named Thomas Station, then renamed Walton Road Methodist. In 1913 it was renamed Stephan Memorial Methodist Clergy
Trinity Methodist 1846-Closed • Formerly at Lucas & Hunt Rd., Normandy • Formerly Mount Auburn Methodist.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal • (see Concord Trinity United Methodist)
Trinity Mission 1895-Church • This was an early African American church. • 1895 - 14th & Poplar Sts.
Tyler Place Methodist • (see Shaw Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South) Clergy
Union Memorial United Methodist 1846-Open • 2006 - 1141 Belt Ave. • 1920 - Leffingwell & Pine Aves. • 1873 - 1008 Wash St. (now Cole) • 1846 - Broadway Blvd., between Morgan & Franklin Aves. • This was an early African American church. This church was instrumental in the establishment of many other congregations. Clergy
Union Methodist 1862-2006 • See also Union-In-St. Louis United Methodist • Only information at this time is the clergy list • See also Union Memorial United Methodist • See also Union United Methodist Clergy
Union United Methodist 1862-Open • This church merged with Christ Methodist in 1952. • 2006 - 3543 Watson Rd. • 1880 - Garrison & Lucas Aves. • 1952 - Pernod & Watson Aves.
Union-In-St. Louis United Methodist 1952-Unknowm • See also Union Methodist • See also Union Memorial United Methodist • See also Union United Methodist • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Unity United Methodist Unknown-Open • 2006 - 627 Cornell Ave.
University United Methodist 1909-Open • 1909 - 6901 Washington Ave., University City Clergy
Valley Park United Methodist 1904-Open • This facility was originally named Scruggs Chapel. • 1904 - 436 Valley School Dr., Valley Park Clergy
Village Church of St. Louis 1911-Open • 2006 - 8145 Page Ave., Vinita Park • See Vinita Park United Methodist.
Vinita Park United Methodist 1911-Open • 1911 - 8145 Page Ave & Harrison Ave., Vinita Park • This church is now called Village Church of St. Louis. Clergy
Wagoner Place Methodist 1890-1945 • This church merged with Normandy United Methodist in 1945.
Webster Groves United Methodist 1908-Open • 1908 - Cornell Ave., Webster Groves Clergy
Webster Hills United Methodist 1929-Unknown • Only information at this time is the clergy list Clergy
Wesley Chapel 1843-1848 • 1844 - Paul St. • Merged into Chouteau Avenue Methodist in 1848.
Winsor Methodist 1901-1955 • Winsor merged with the Presbyterian church about 1914 and then merged with Epworth Church in 1955. • 1902 - 838 McLaran Ave.
Zion in the Valley 1886-1938 • 1938 - Burned • 1886 - 1912 Wesley Ave.
Zion United Methodist 1890-Open • 2006 - 1603 Union Rd. Clergy
Zoar Methodist 1888-1922 • 1922 - Closed & merged with Salem Methodist • (see Salem Methodist) This church was sometimes called Gano Church. • 1888 - Prairie & Penrose Sts. • 1889 - Gano & Carter Aves.

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