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| Landmark #261 | Calaveras County | Visited: May 8, 2015 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | Mokelumne Hill’s Congregational Church is still in use to this day, now called the Community Church! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The Congregational Church in Mokelumne Hill was organized August 28, 1853. The church building, erected in 1856, is the oldest Congregational Church building in the state.
OTHER TIDBITS: The first church building, like many structures in Gold Country, was destroyed by fire, so Emma Wells and her fellow ladies of the congregation set out every Saturday to collect donations from the miners in order to rebuild! In total, they raised $2,700, which by 2015 standards, is over $73,000! Much of the mill work and the windows were shipped ’round the Horn! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: NE corner of Main and Church Sts Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~357mi (575km) — 6hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the exterior any time you like, but if you want to attend a service, visit on Sunday at 10:30 AM or at 7:00 PM during the week! |
The plaque for Mokelumne Hill Community Church is being repaired, I found it in storage its made out of wood and was cracking. Should be back up soon.
Thank you! You are a great helper!