Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Christian Church

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription. This church was built in 1900 by contributions from the members of the congregation. The Reverend Mr. James F. Stewart chaired the committee of church members who supervised the building of the church, and raising the funds necessary for construction. Members gave tirelessly of their work and time. This is the only church of wood construction from the Victorian era remaining in Santa Paula.

Erected 1982 by Ventura County. (Marker Number 81.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

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Central Coast,

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 walking distance of this marker: Water Well Drilling Rig (within shouting distance of this marker); Rigi-Gated Fumigator (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glen Tavern Inn (about 600 feet away); 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). 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,

First Christian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

2. First Christian Church and Marker

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.)

Additional keywords. People’s Lumber, Teague House, Underwood House, Sheldon House

First Christian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

3. First Christian Church

People’s Lumber Company Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

4. People’s Lumber Company Building

Located at Railroad Ave & 8th Street, built circa 1890, Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 159.

Charles Collins Teague House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

5. Charles Collins Teague House

Located at 8th & Santa Paula Streets, built in 1900, Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 77.

Underwood House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

6. Underwood House

Located at Santa Paula & Walnut Streets, built mid-1890s, Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 78.

Sheldon House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 19, 2021

7. Sheldon House

Located at Santa Paula & 7th Streets, built in 1900, Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 113.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,954 times since then and 162 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.