Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 30, 2005

1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1851, Oldest church building in El Dorado County. It originally stood on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street. The Ponderosa Pine beams are hand hewn. First church bell was purchased from the sailing ship “Staffordshire.” Restored by public contribution.

Erected 1961 by Rededicated July 13, 1996. Plaque Donated by The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 767.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 38° 43.668′ N, 120° 47.667′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. It can be reached from Thompson Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Gold Country,

in the Sierra Nevada,

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and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: The Druid Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upper Central House (about 700 feet away); J. Wonderly House/N.C. Fassett Groceries & Provisions (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Mohler Studebaker (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Vet’s Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Fountain and Tallman Soda Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Placerville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Maul (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placerville.

Regarding Methodist Episcopal Church. This church was relocated to this site, next to a small cemetery, from its original site at Cedar Ravine and Main Streets.

This site is California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 767).

Methodist Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 30, 2005

2. Methodist Episcopal Church

Vintage Postcard of M.E. Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Eastman's Studio, Susanville, Ca

3. Vintage Postcard of M.E. Church

Description on the postcard reads: "This is the oldest church building in El Dorado County. It was built in 1851 using hand hewn Ponderosa Pine timbers and a bell purchased from the sailing ship Stafford"
Note the original 1961 historical marker to the right in this photograph.

Vintage Postcard of M.E. Church at its Cedar Ravine-Main Street Location image. Click for full size.

Merle Porter, Published by Royal Pictures, Colton Ca.

4. Vintage Postcard of M.E. Church at its Cedar Ravine-Main Street Location

This building is the oldest church in El Dorado County. Built in 1851 by the Methodist. The lumber used in the frame work was shipped around the horn and brought by freight train...M.P.

Small Cemetery Next toThe Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 30, 2005

5. Small Cemetery Next toThe Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,176 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.