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

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2008

1. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Marker

Inscription. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church was erected in 1894. It is the first Serbian Orthodox church built in the U.S. Rev. Sebastian Dabovich, first Priest in this parish. Born in S.F. & reared in nearby Plymouth. Inspired his people in the early 1890’s & with help of many in California this house of worship became a reality.

Erected 1954 by Ursula Parlor No. 1 Jackson, California Native Daughters of the Golden West – August 21, 1954.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 38° 21.356′ N, 120° 46.612′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is to the right of the gate of the entrance to the church and cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 North Main Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Archimandrite Sebastian Dabovich (here, next to this marker); Miners' Graves (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Miners' Graves (approx. 0.3 miles away); Labor Day Celebration (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Pioneer Jewish Synagogue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Krabbenhoft Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original site of Mel and Faye’s Diner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brown Home (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. The mother church of this denomination is located on North Main. According to newspaper items, the Serbians established a cemetery there in 1894 and then built the small, white church with Russian Orthodox cupola. It was the first church in North America

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2008

2. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Marker

of the Serbian Orthodox Church, though it was dedicated on December 16, 1894, under the “Greek-Russian Church of America, Diocese of Alaska.” After the 1922 Argonaut mine disaster 11 of its 47 victims were buried here.
Source: City of Jackson Walking Tour Brochure

Also see . . . Malakoff - St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2008

3. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2008

4. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church National Register of Historic Places Marker

Vintage Postcard - St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church image. Click for full size.

Mike Roberts, Berkeley, Ca. Distributed by Bob Ball, Visalia,Ca

5. Vintage Postcard - St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

First Serbian Orthodox Church in North America. Founded in 1894 by Father Sebastian Dabovich

Mike Roberts, Berkeley, Ca. Distributed by Bob Ball, Visalia,Ca

6. Vintage Postcard - St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

Graves of Victims of the Argonaut Mine Disaster image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2008

7. Graves of Victims of the Argonaut Mine Disaster

Also see Argonaut and Kennedy Mines marker for additional information.
Click for more information.

Graves of Victims of Argonaut Mining Tragedy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 27, 2011

8. Graves of Victims of Argonaut Mining Tragedy

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,289 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on May 31, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.