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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
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
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More about this marker. Marker is located just to the right of the front entrance.
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 1,580 times since then and 21 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.
