St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Chinese Camp, CA
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NevaP
N 37° 52.224 W 120° 25.769
10S E 726100 N 4194550
St. Xavier is believed to be the second oldest Catholic Church remaining in the Gold Rush country.
Waymark Code: WM1MH8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2007
Views: 74
This wood frame church sits on a small hill, in an old cemetery, above the historic Gold Rush town, Chinese Camp. Now almost a ghost town, Chinese camp was established in the early mining days to house Chinese workers for the gold fields. The church was founded in 1854 and the building constructed in 1855. The first priest rode a mule between several churches in the area.
Services have not been held here since the 1920s but the building was restored in 1949. It is still owned by the Stockton Archdiocese and is maintained by a local resident.
The 1952 movie, "High Noon", was filmed largely in Chinese camp and the church can be seen in several scenes.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/01/1855
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Main Street
Chinese Camp, CA USA
95309
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
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