Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church
San Pedro’s Oldest Church and First Cemetery
| — | Harbor View Cemetery | — |
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021
1. Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, dedicated April 13, 1884.
Marked April 15, 1947, Rudecinda Parlor No. 230, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
San Pedro’s oldest church and first cemetery, both dating from the 1880’s.
Declared Historic Cultural Monument No. 53 by the Cultural Heritage Board, Municipal Art Department, City of Los Angeles.
Erected 1947 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, and City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1884.
Location. 33° 46.288′ N, 118° 18.921′ W. Marker is in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Western Avenue 0.6 miles south of Palos Verdes Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located in Green Hills Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edward A. DeVore, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Brian "Cody" Prosser
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Liberty Hill (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. This church was formerly located in San Pedro, which is a neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. The church was built by local residents using the same hand tools that were used to build ships, in the Carpenter Gothic Victorian architecture style. The furnishings and paneling were made of redwood brought from Northern California on sailing vessels. Its steeple was lighted at night with a lantern, and from its location on the hill, it served as a beacon for ships approaching the port. Originally located on Beacon Street between 2nd and 3rd, it was relocated to 10th and Mesa Streets
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021
2. Church and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 15, 2021
3. Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2008
4. Former Location, at Harbor View Cemetery
The marker was in the landscaping to the left of the front door.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Harbor View Cemetery
San Pedro’s first cemetery. Original location of the city plaque.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
