First Presbyterian church - Templeton, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hotshoe
N 35° 32.910 W 120° 42.435
10S E 707829 N 3936290
Historic redwood church still in use
Waymark Code: WM9PT7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 1

According to the Historic Templeton plaque:

"First Presbyterian Church

Building dedicated November 11. 1888

Regular services began in Templeton February 6, 1887. Three months later on May 8, 1887, the First Presbyterian Church was organized by the Presbytery of San Jose with the Reverend Francis H. Robinson installed as Pastor. In 1907 the church was transferred to the Presbytery of Santa Barbara.
The West Coast Land Company gave the money for purchase of this property for the church. The original structure, built in 1888 entirely of redwood, is in an architectural style of the period. The entire cost, including the lot, was $2,500."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 11/11/1888

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

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: 10:00 AM

Street address of Church:
610 Main Street
Termpleton, CA United States


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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