Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

A Diversity of Denominations

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

1. A Diversity of Denominations Marker

Inscription. Religious organizations were among the earliest forces in the community to shape not only moral and ethical issues, but to frame many social and economic concerns as well. One way religion shaped Sacramento was through architecture. The impressive structures of religious buildings helped set the stage for their surrounding district’s architectural styles and uses. From its inception, Sacramento had a significant variety of religions. By the end of the 19th century, all major faiths and denominations were represented in the area, reinforcing the community’s ethnic diversity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 34.909′ N, 121° 30.226′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It can be reached from the intersection of K Street and Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east. The metal marker is along the pedestrian walk where K Street extends under the freeway overpass towards downtown. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: Social Problems Grow (here, next to this marker); Women Enter the Fray (here, next to this marker); A Capitol Idea (here,

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next to this marker); Generous Souls (here, next to this marker); The Educators (here, next to this marker); The Land Legacy (here, next to this marker); The Sisters of Mercy (here, next to this marker); Business Expands (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

More about this marker. The marker is part of the Historical Timeline of Sacramento.
Inset Image:
Irish laborers working on the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, ca. 1887 – from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Collection

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Historical Timeline of Sacramento

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

2. A Diversity of Denominations Marker

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Marker Within the Timeline image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

3. Marker Within the Timeline

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.