Site of the First Protestant Church in California
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 03.212 W 122° 09.428
10S E 573947 N 4212089
California Registered Historical Landmark #175
Waymark Code: WM1CDP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
Views: 18

On April 15, 1849, the Reverend Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., organized the first Presbyterian Church of Benicia, the first Protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church was disbanded in 1875.

Erected by the Historic Landmarks Committee, Grand Parlor Native Sons and Benicia Parlor No. 287 Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Marker Number: 175.00

Marker Name: SITE OF FIRST PROTESTANT CHURCH

County: Solano

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Location:
Benicia City Park, K St between 1st and 2nd Sts, Benicia


Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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