Colusa in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
1. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Marker
Colusa Heritage Marker 8
Dedicated October 12, 1980
Erected 1980. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1900.
Location. 39° 12.704′ N, 122° 0.426′ W. Marker is in Colusa, California, in Colusa County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 345 Oak Street, Colusa CA 95932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. I.O.O.F. Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colusa County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Will Semple Green House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge H. M. Albery House (approx. ¼ mile away); Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Chinatown District--Circa 1890 (approx. 0.4 miles away); U. W. Brown House - Circa 1867 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colusa.
More about this marker. Marker is located just to the right of the front entrance.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
2. Our Lady of Lourdes Church - View from the northeast
The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1879, and services were held there the following Easter. The parish at this time was run by Father Michael Wallrath (born 1841 in Bochum, Germany), who was also responsible for the construction of a number of other places of worship in the area, notably the Grand Island Shrine and churches in Maxwell, Arbuckle, Willows, and Williams. He was also responsible for the construction of the Washington Block, as well as eight houses, in Colusa.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2009
3. Our Lady of Lourdes Church - View from northwest
The church underwent considerable renovation and restoration in 2003-2004.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
