Landmark #767 | El Dorado County | Visited: April 5, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
What is it? | The oldest church building in El Dorado County! |
What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Erected in 1851, this is the oldest church building in El Dorado County. Its original site was on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street, Placerville.
OTHER TIDBITS: The church was also built from hand-sawed Ponderosa pine boards, and the bell was purchased from the sailing ship, Staffordshire, which came all the way around Cape Horn! |
How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 1031 Thompson Way near Cedar Ravine St Placerville, CA 95667 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~426mi (686km) — 7.1hrs |
When should I go? | You can visit the exterior any time you like, but I can’t find any information on services! I guess you’ll just have to swing by on a Sunday morning if you want to sit inside! |