MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL

MASCOUTAH, IL

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri.  The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city.  The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins.  The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis.  The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.  In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Mascoutah Cemetery Chapel is a historic building located in Mascoutah, Illinois. The chapel was constructed in 1909 and served as a funeral home until the 1960s. It was then converted into a chapel and has since been used for funeral services and other community events.

The chapel is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, with its pointed arches, stained glass windows, and intricate stonework. The building has a cruciform plan, with a central nave and transepts on either side. The interior features a high, vaulted ceiling and exposed wooden beams. The walls are lined with wooden pews and there is a raised platform at the front of the chapel for the altar.

In addition to its architectural significance, the Mascoutah Cemetery Chapel is also an important cultural landmark in the community. It serves as a gathering place for families and friends to mourn and remember their loved ones who have passed away. The chapel is also open to the public for tours and other events, allowing visitors to appreciate its historical and architectural significance. Overall, the Mascoutah Cemetery Chapel is a cherished and important part of the community's history and heritage.

MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MASCOUTAH IL. US MID #8401701173

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL INC
PO BOX 347
MASCOUTAH
IL
62258-0347

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MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL Information

MID # 8401701173
Name MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL INC
Alternate Name MASCOUTAH CEMETARY CHAPEL
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371393060
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.486992, -89.787999
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 504303
US Census Block: 6023