Acton in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Acton Community Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Craig Baker, December 16, 2018
1. Acton Community Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Acton Community Presbyterian Church. . The Acton Community Presbyterian Church began as the Union Moral and Religious Association of Acton. The association's first meeting was held on April 28, 1888. The first formal service took place on June 17, 1888 at the Little White School which had been built in 1881. Pastor John Robbins was called out of retirement to officiate. In 1890, the congregation helped replace the Little White School with the red-brick Soledad School, a half school half church. It later became a private home at the west end of Cory Ave. The old church-school bell was moved to Acton Elementary School at 32248 Crown Valley Road. In 1916, the congregation became known as Acton Community Presbyterian Church, joining the Presbyterian Church (USA). On June 15, 1922, Richard E. Nickel notified the Church Board of Trustees of his gift of this site for a new church building and parsonage. A fundraising program was organized, and the project began. The church was crafted using California redwood, with ceilings of tongue and groove cedar planks. The beautiful oak pulpit was handcrafted by a member of the Wilshire Presbyterian Church. This new church building was dedicated on June 8, 1924. In 1958, Hedgecock Hall was built south of the sanctuary using war surplus materials and named after Elder John Hedgecock. , Celebrating Heritage and Sharing Hope.
The Acton Community Presbyterian Church began as the Union Moral and Religious Association of Acton. The association's first meeting was held on April 28, 1888. The first formal service took place on June 17, 1888 at the Little White School which had been built in 1881. Pastor John Robbins was called out of retirement to officiate. In 1890, the congregation helped replace the Little White School with the red-brick Soledad School, a half school half church. It later became a private home at the west end of Cory Ave. The old church-school bell was moved to Acton Elementary School at 32248 Crown Valley Road. In 1916, the congregation became known as Acton Community Presbyterian Church, joining the Presbyterian Church (USA). On June 15, 1922, Richard E. Nickel notified the Church Board of Trustees of his gift of this site for a new church building and parsonage. A fundraising program was organized, and the project began. The church was crafted using California redwood, with ceilings of tongue and groove cedar planks. The beautiful oak pulpit was handcrafted by a member of the Wilshire Presbyterian Church. This new church building was dedicated on June 8, 1924. In 1958, Hedgecock Hall was built south of the sanctuary using war surplus materials and named after Elder John Hedgecock.
Celebrating Heritage and Sharing Hope.
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2018 by E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 34° 28.261′ N, 118° 11.827′ W. Marker is in Acton, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on Crown Valley Road, 1.4 miles south of California Route 14, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32142 Crown Valley Rd, Acton CA 93510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
