Pleasant Prairie Church is an abandoned Presbyterian church in Shelby County, MO. Though the graveyard is kept up and the outside of the building is in good shape and got a fresh coat of paint and some upkeep done in 2017; inside it is but a shell of its former self and provides shelter for the occasional wild animal.
Pleasant Prairie church was founded in 1866 with 15 members. The present frame building was constructed in 1869, at a total cost of $1,500. A Rev. Mr. Wilson preached in the church for many years, before retiring from all ministry work in 1909. He was a much loved and desired preacher and minister for funeral services and marriages.
I am not sure when the church stopped being used for services, but it appears to have been a few decades since it was last used. The cemetery, on the other hand, is still visited fairly often by those with loved ones buried there.
NOTICE: I have been unable to find very much information on this church online and I would be very, very appreciative if anyone who has stories from this church or information about it to reach out to me. Thank you in advance!
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