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Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Missouri
Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Location in Missouri
Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in the United States
Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Location in the United States
Location County Road 485 at the County Road 486 junction, Tebbetts, Missouri
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1878 (1878)
Architectural style Gable Front Church
NRHP reference No. 08001192
Added to NRHP December 17, 2008

Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a very old and important church building. It is located in a place called Tebbetts, in Callaway County, Missouri. The church was built a long time ago, in 1878.

This church is special because it is an African Methodist Episcopal church. This means it was part of a Christian church group that was started by African Americans. It has a unique design with a pointed roof at the front, called a gable front. The building is made of wood and sits on a strong concrete base.

Discovering Oakley Chapel

Oakley Chapel is more than just a church building. It also has a small cistern nearby, which is like a tank for collecting rainwater. This cistern was built around 1900. There is also a cemetery on the property.

The Historic Cemetery

The cemetery next to the church is a very important part of its history. Many people are buried there. We know of about 80 burials in this cemetery. Each burial tells a story of the people who lived in the community long ago.

Why Oakley Chapel is Important

Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic place. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This listing means the church is recognized as a special building that is important to the history of the United States. It helps us remember the past and the people who built this community.

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