St. Mary’s Church - McGowan, WA
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N 46° 14.799 W 123° 54.610
10T E 429837 N 5121855
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church at McGowan was built in 1904.
Waymark Code: WM11NB
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2006
Views: 39
In 1904, Patrick J. McGowan built and paid for a church near his cannery. The church was dedicated as St. Mary's Catholic Church on May 20, 1906. The church is maintained in its original condition and has no utilities. Services are held by kerosene lanterns in the summer and on other special occasions.
The church marks the site of McGowan, a community which used to thrive along the Columbia River. The town of McGowan was initially established in 1853. McGowan's cannery was located on pilings on the river, but nothing remains of the cannery today.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church:
2.5 miles southeast of Chinook
Chinook, WA United States
98614
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
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