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Saint Louis Mission
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By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Saint Louis Mission Marker | | |
Inscription. Built in 1852 by the French inhabitants of the Township of La Grange and dedicated by the Catholic Church in 1854 as a mission.
It is the first church of any denomination in Stanislaus County.
Erected 1981 by Morrado Parlor No.199, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.
Location. 37° 39.737′ N, 120° 27.687′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker can be reached from Flota Road west of Yosemite Boulevard (California Highway 132), on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is located just inside the entrance to the Mission property. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange CA 95329, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Old La Grange Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); La Grange Saloon (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); The Old Jail (about 600 feet away); La Grange (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named La Grange (about 600 feet away); The Old Barn – First Adobe Building (about 700 feet away); LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 (about 800 feet away); Tuolumne Gold Dredge (approx. 1.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in La Grange.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 2. Saint Louis Mission Marker | | |
More about this marker. The church building is located at the rear of the mission cemetery.
Regarding Saint Louis Mission. The Saint Louis Mission Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1979.
Also see . . . Saint Louis Mission. A short article and photo by Malakoff.com. (Submitted on May 19, 2011.)
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By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Saint Louis Mission Marker and Cemetery | | The church building can be seen in the background. This view is the rear of the building. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 4. Front of the Church Building | | |
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By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 5. Saint Louis Mission Church | | |
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By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011 | |
| | | 6. Saint Louis Mission Church | | Approach to the church building - Rear of building. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 234 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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