Claquato Church, Chehalis, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Volcanoguy
N 46° 38.556 W 123° 01.316
10T E 498321 N 5165449
The Claquato Church is the oldest remaining Protestant church in the Pacific Northwest that is still standing on its original location and in its original structural form.
Waymark Code: WMZNK
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
Views: 122

The church was built in 1858 and was the third church erected north of the Columbia River. In age it is more than half as old as our nation, dating from 1776. It is a small building (20 ft by 30 ft) and is surmounted by a belfry consisting of a louvered quare, upon which is superimposed a louvered octagon of lesser dimensions upon which in turn is mounted a symbolic crown of thorns. The church is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1858

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Protestant

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM

Street address of Church:
125 Water St
Chehalis, WA United States
98532


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

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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