Helvetia Community Church ~ Hillsboro, Oregon
Posted by: howarthe
N 45° 36.377 W 122° 55.609
10T E 505706 N 5050306
A quaint little old country church that has been delightfully well maintained.
Waymark Code: WMDP02
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2012
Views: 5
HELVETIA COMMUNITY
CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 10:30
PHONE 647-2775 |
On November 6, 1976 the Helvetia Church was marked with a plaque by the Tualatin Valley Heritage, Inc. historical sites marking program. Over 200 people attended the ceremony, some coming from as far away as Alaska.
1899
HELVETIA COMMUNITY CHURCH
Organized November 6, 1881 with Phillips Church as
REFORMIERTE EMMANUELS KIRCHE
by Swiss and German settlers. Built in 161
days at a cost of $832. Spire is 65 feet
high. Services were held in German
until 1942. Became an independent
community church in 1956.
November 1976 |
History
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