Claquato Church, Chehalis, WA
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N 46° 38.556 W 123° 01.316
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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
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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