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Bethel Lutheran Church
Historic Templeton
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By Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Bethel Lutheran Church Marker | | |
Inscription. On July 27th, 1887, when Templeton was less than one year old, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethel Church, now called Bethel Lutheran was born. It was organized by Dr. Jelleen of San Francisco with 20 charter members.
The church building was completed in the fall of 1891. The church building was completed in the fall of 1891. The church bell was added in 1906. The stained glass windows are a more recent addition, being completed in 1986. This building is believed to be the oldest Lutheran Church in Southern California in continuous use.
The power of God’s love continues to reach out to all who are open to become part of the growing family of God’s people.
Location. 35° 33.085′ N, 120° 42.311′ W. Marker is in Templeton, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on Crocker Street near 3rd Street. Click for map. The church building sits on the corner of Crocker and 3rd Street. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 Crocker Street, Templeton CA 93465, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Museum Property / Horstman House (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Templeton Carriage Works (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlton Hotel (approx. 4.7 miles away); Atascadero Administration Building (approx. 4.8 miles away); Sunken Gardens (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Famous Hotel El Paso de Robles 1891 - 1940 (approx. 5.2 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 5.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Templeton.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Bethel Lutheran Church and Marker | | Marker is visable to the left of the entrance doors. | | |
More about this marker. The marker is located at the entrance to the church on Crocker Street, however the mailing address of the church is 295 Old County Road, which is the street behind the church. Parking is accessible from Old County Road.
Also see . . .
1. History of Templeton’s Bethel Lutheran Church. Organized in August Johnson’s home on July 27, 1887. Rev. J. Telleen presided and Mr. J. A. Levin acted as secretary. Seven men, five women, and eight children were present at the meeting. (Submitted on November 29, 2010.)
2. Templeton Historical Museum. History of the town with photos and additional information. (Submitted on November 29, 2010.)
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By Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Bethel Lutheran Church | | |
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By Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 4. North Side of the Church Building | | |
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By Syd Whittle, November 27, 2010 | |
| | | 5. South Side of the Church Building | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 238 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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