St Teresa of Avila Church - Bodega, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 20.777 W 122° 58.358
10S E 502391 N 4244236
The St Teresa of Avila Church is a California Historical Landmark.
Waymark Code: WM94WC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/28/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Touchstone
Views: 9

From the California Plaque: "Church of Saint Teresa of Avila

Constructed of redwood in 1859 by New England ships carpenters on Spanish land grant donated by Jasper O'Farrell. On March 8, 1860, Father Louis Rossi was appointed pastor. Archbishop Alemany dedicated the church in the town of Bodega on June 2, 1861, and it has served this coastal community continuously for over a century.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 820
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church and the Sonoma County Parks and Recreation Department. June 2, 1968."
Marker Number: 820.00

Marker Name: Church of Saint Teresa of Avila

County: Sonoma

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 06/02/1968

Location:
17242 Bodega Highway


Website: Not listed

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