The Old Peace Chapel 1868 Highway F Defiance, MO 63341 Phone: 636-798-2903 Fax: 636-798-2914 Email:

The Old Peace Chapel is a charming relic of local Americana. Built originally in New Melle in the mid 1800s, the building served as a general store, dance hall, and eventually a church.

In 1904, the Duetsche Evangelische Friedens Church formed.

In 1905, the congregation purchased property owned by John and Laura Koelling and the store building was renovated into a sanctuary.

In 1934, as a result of a merger, the congregation became known as Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church.

In 1957, the Church became Friedens United Church of Christ and held services in the New Melle location until costruction plans of the new Church began in the 1970s.

Friedens was relocated from the New Melle location to Boonesfield Village in 1983.

Today the building is known as The Old Peace Chapel and is the heart of Boonesfield Village and a highlight of the tour.

The Old Peace Chapel is blend of original and historic reconstruction.

Old Peace Chapel is available for weddings, baptisms, vow renewal or other special occasions.


For information call 636.798.2903 or email