Shasta in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Foundation of Catholic Basilica

Registered State Historical Landmark No 483

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008

1. Foundation of Catholic Basilica Marker

Inscription. Cornerstone laid on May 1857
by
Archbishop Joseph Alemany O.P.
Reverand Raphael Rinaldi, Pastor (Marker Number 483.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1857.

Location. 40° 35.561′ N, 122° 29.324′ W. Marker is in Shasta, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of Red Bluff Road and Crocker Alley. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shasta CA 96087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nobles Trail - Shasta City (approx. ¼ mile away); Litsch Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cold Storage Room (approx. 0.4 miles away); Southside Ruins (approx. 0.4 miles away); Western Star Lodge No. 2 (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Western Star Lodge No. 2 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Noble’s Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Survivors of the Gold Rush (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shasta.

Regarding Foundation of Catholic Basilica. The Registered California Historical Landmark description is:
Father Rinaldi's Foundation of 1856.
In the summer of 1853

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Archbishop Alemany of San Francisco sent Father Florian Schwenninger to take over the mission of Shasta County. In the later part of 1853 a small wooden church was built. In 1855 Father Schwenninger moved over to Weaverville and Shasta's new priest, Father Raphael Rinaldi, decided to build a structure of cut stone to replace the small wooden church that had served since 1853. In 1857 the cornerstone of the church was laid, but for some reason its walls never rose, the foundation can still be seen (1963).

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008

2. Foundation of Catholic Basilica Marker

Foundation of Catholic Basilica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008

3. Foundation of Catholic Basilica

Foundation of Catholic Basilica State Historical Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008

4. Foundation of Catholic Basilica State Historical Landmark Directional Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,442 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 14, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.