Gardnerville in Douglas County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
St. Galls Catholic Church
1475 Highway 395
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009
1. St. Galls Catholic Church Marker
This building served as the first Catholic Church in Gardnerville, and is an excellent representation of brickwork found in many valley buildings.
Completed in 1919 on land donated by local merchant Sam Imelli, the building was used until 1984 for Catholic services.
In 1984, this building was purchased by Ronald and Lynne Cauley and Michael and Barbara Gibbons, who immediately renovated it for its current use as office space.
St. Galls is currently located on Centerville Lane a short distance from here in a significantly larger facility.
In the upper left corner of the marker is the seal of the Town of Gardnerville, while in the lower right corner is the seal of the US Forest Service, which provided a grant for this marker.
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 38° 56.583′ N, 119° 45.081′ W. Marker is in Gardnerville, Nevada, in Douglas County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 385 and High School Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 385. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1475 Highway 395, Gardnerville NV 89410, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sierra Nevada, in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. East Fork Hotel Building (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a pole on the street corner in front of the church.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009
2. Wide shot of Church Including Marker
The church's origins, per the St. Gall Website: In 1917, about thirty families began working towards building a church of their own. Land was donated for the site and after raising $7,000, parishioners started construction, donating most of the labor involved. On June 22, 1919, with Bishop Thomas Grace presiding, our church was dedicated to St. Gall.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2009
3. St. Galls Catholic Church Building (1919-1984)
On fundraising for the new St. Gall church building, per the church's website: In October of 1982, the parish launched a pledge drive which Fr. Corona said passed everyone's expectations. Entertainer Wayne Newton volunteered his services for a fund-raiser benefit dinner in 1983 and the money to begin the church was raised through other parish projects, and sale of property and loans. A ground breaking celebration based on the theme "A Dwelling Place for the Lord" was held on October 23, 1983.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,194 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
