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| Landmark #820 | Sonoma County | Visited: August 1, 2014 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | The oldest continuously serving church in Sonoma County! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Constructed of redwood in 1859 by New England ship’s carpenters on land donated by Jasper O’Farrell, the church has served this coastal community continuously for over a century. Father Louis Rossi was appointed pastor on March 8, 1860, and Archbishop Alemany dedicated the church on June 2, 1861.
OTHER TIDBITS: If you’ve ever watched Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, you’ll notice a distinctive church in the background of many of the shots. It’s this one! Hitchcock loved the misty, spooky look of this tiny town, which hasn’t changed a whole lot since he filmed it, and decided it would be the perfect place to stage the original Angry Birds! The phone booth is still positioned outside the local market! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Bodega Hwy near Bodega Ln Bodega, CA 94922 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~436mi (702km) — 7.3hrs |
| When should I go? | Admire the exterior any time you like, but if you want to go to Mass, it’s offered Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM, Saturday at 5:00 PM, and Sunday at 9:30 AM! |
