Drury's historic Stone Chapel serves as the major cornerstone of Drury University. The first stone was laid in 1876, and the original structure was completed in 1880. Stone Chapel remains the oldest stone structure in Springfield, and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Landmarks.
Formerly the home of compulsory chapel for Drury students, Stone Chapel now hosts a number of events on campus. VIP receptions, the Chow & Chapel series, speakers, weddings, and community gatherings are just a few of the events that are often housed inside the chapel.
The southwest corner of the chapel's elegantly tapered steeple houses a quadruple-faced clock, whose regal chimes echo across the campus every hour. Mature trees surround the charming exterior of the building.
The distinctive second floor sanctuary seats around 450 people. It can be used for lectures, concerts and other events in addition to chapel services. A large lounge, kitchenette, choir and meeting facilities occupy the first floor.
The recently restored Lyon-Healy pipe organ dates from 1906. The three-manual, 30-rank instrument is utilized by a large class of organ students, for weekend weddings, for the popular Christmas Vespers, and for recitals and other special events in the Chapel. The organ is well-known for its rich sound, enhanced by the chapel's mellow acoustics.
In 2008, Stone Chapel underwent a major renovation that including the installation of an eco-friendly geo-thermal heating & air conditioning system, the addition of parking on the southeast side of the building, and a full interior upgrade.
The Stone Chapel is located on the southwest side of the Springfield campus, at the corner of Central and Benton Avenue.
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