Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

1. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.
Built 1923.
Luiseño Chapter, NSDAR.
Dedicated October 14, 2017.

Riverside County Historical Landmark.
Approved by the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors, October 4, 2011.
Presented to the City of Lake Elsinore. Dedicated on December 2, 2011 by the Lake Elsinore Historical Society.

Erected 2017 by Native Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution; and Riverside County. (Marker Number RIV-87.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 33° 40.177′ N, 117° 19.631′ W. Marker is in Lake Elsinore, California, in Riverside County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Heald Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 183 N Main St, Lake Elsinore CA 92530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

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in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Crescent Bath House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary McDonald Gazebo (about 700 feet away); Santa Fe Station (about 800 feet away); Plants and People (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Elsinore Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Quail Valley Country Club (approx. 5½ miles away); James B. Ferrell Ranch (approx. 6 miles away); William Newport Ranch (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Elsinore.

Regarding Methodist Episcopal Church. Built in 1923, it served as a church from 1924 until the early 1990s. Designed by architect Arthur Lindley, the three-story, classic revival structure was designated Riverside County Historical Landmark

Riverside County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

2. Riverside County Marker

RIV-87 in 2011. It is currently the City Council chambers and home of the Lake Elsinore Historical Museum. The museum is open Wed & Sat 11-3, Sun 1-4.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

3. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Methodist Episcopal Church Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

4. Methodist Episcopal Church Markers

Methodist Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

5. Methodist Episcopal Church

Now the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 19, 2024

6. Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, July 1, 2021

7. Museum

The Lake Elsinore Historical Society Museum is located at the side facing Heald Ave.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on September 20, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 7. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.