Quinn Chapel AME Church (St. Louis, Missouri) facts for kids
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Quinn Chapel AME Church
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Location in Missouri
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| Location | 227 Bowen St., St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1869 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002277 |
| Added to NRHP | October 16, 1974 |
Quinn Chapel AME Church is an old and important church building in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located at 227 Bowen Street in the Carondelet area. This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
The building was first built in 1869. It was used as the North Public Market. The church bought it in 1880. On October 16, 1974, Quinn Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical site. Today, Rev. Lori K. Beason is the pastor of the church.
The Church's History
The Carondelet AME Church started in 1845. In 1880, this church bought the building from the city of St. Louis. They changed the old market building into their church.
The building was first a market. It was built in 1869 by the city of Carondelet. When St. Louis took over Carondelet in 1870, the market building became property of St. Louis. In 1882, the church changed its name to Quinn Chapel. They did this to honor William Paul Quinn. He was the fourth bishop of the AME Church.
What the Church Does Today
Quinn Chapel is still an active AME Church. It continues to serve its community. The current pastor is the Rev. Lori K. Beason.
See Also
- List of Registered Historic Places in St. Louis County, Missouri
