Home to one of Joplin’s oldest congregations, the First Methodist Church was built in 1905. Two years later, the church was host to one of Missouri’s greatest musicians, John William Boone, otherwise, and more popularly, known as “Blind Boone.” Below are three images of the church which approximately span the building’s 106 year history.
This image dates from at least 1906, which would place it within a year or so of the church's construction.
This image was taken sometime after it was built in 1905 and before the church lost its spire.
First Methodist Church as of Summer 2010
