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Jones Memorial Chapel and Museum
Built in 1961 as a “thank you” to the people of his home county, Lawrence K. Jones provided a beautiful stone building which houses a wedding chapel, a meeting hall, and the Lawrence County Historical Society Museum.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Hours
- The museum and cabin are open on Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through October, and by appointment.
- Address
- From the town square go out Center Street cast to East Street, then left for about 1/2 mile.
- Phone
- 417-466-3076
- Map
- Get Directions →
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