San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Baptist Church

1896

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

1. First Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. First organized church in San Dimas, the regular Baptist church was located on South Cataract Ave. The building was moved to this location in 1908. Its first pastor was Rev. E.G.O. Groat. The name was later changed to the "First Baptist Church." In 1986 the building received extensive remodeling and seismic upgrades.

Erected by San Dimas Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 34° 6.518′ N, 117° 48.42′ W. Marker is in San Dimas, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of San Dimas Avenue and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on San Dimas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 N San Dimas Ave, San Dimas CA 91773, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Church of San Dimas (about 300 feet away); First Residence in San Dimas (about 400 feet away); San Jose Division Headquarters (about 400 feet away); San Dimas Hotel (about 500 feet away); San Dimas Sheriff’s Station

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(about 500 feet away); Pacific Electric Station (about 600 feet away); Site of the San Dimas Telephone Exchange (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Dimas.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

2. First Baptist Church Marker

First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

3. First Baptist Church

Sidewalk Contractor Stamp - 1928 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, February 15, 2021

4. Sidewalk Contractor Stamp - 1928

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.