Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Christian Church
Erected 1982 by Ventura County. (Marker Number 81.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 21.332′ N, 119° 3.83′ W. Marker is in Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 829 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula CA 93060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Well Drilling Rig (within shouting distance of this marker); Glen Tavern Inn (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Depot, Santa Paula (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Francis Dam Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); McKevett School (approx. ¼ mile away); Birthplace of Union Oil Company of California (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ebell Club (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Paula.
Regarding First Christian Church. Ventura County Historical Landmark statement of significance:
The most striking feature of this Carpenter Gothic style building is the square bell tower with high pitched pyramidal roof, and brackets featuring cutout floral motifs in the open belfry. The church has remained unaltered since its construction.
Also see . . . List of Ventura County Historical Landmarks. (Submitted on June 21, 2021.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.