Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

1. Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall Marker

Inscription. The guild hall of this church is an outstanding example of Nordic Architecture: It was completed in 1889 at a cost of $9,200. The adjacent church was erected for $10,000 and the first service was held December 18, 1892. Saint John’s and all older churches in the city received land from Stockton’s founder, Capt. Charles M. Weber.

Stockton Historical Landmark No.6
Designated by the Stockton City Council 1971

Erected 1971 by City of Stockton. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Stockton Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1916.

Location. 37° 57.357′ N, 121° 17.411′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is on East Miner Street near North El Dorado Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the sidewalk, between the Guild Hall and the Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 East Miner Street, Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin 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: B & M Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weber Point (about 600 feet away); Weber Point Home – 1850

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(about 600 feet away); Stockton City Hall (about 600 feet away); The Compass Rose (about 600 feet away); First Stockton High School (about 700 feet away); Federal Building (about 700 feet away); Chinese 1976 Bicentennial Monument (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Church of Saint John the Evangelist. The history of the church is documented on the official website of St. John’s. (Submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

The Guild Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

2. The Guild Hall

Marker can be seen near the center of the photo.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

3. The Guild Hall

Stained Glass Window Above Entrance to Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

4. Stained Glass Window Above Entrance to Church

Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 1, 2009

5. Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Guild Hall

<i>St. John’s Episcopal Church, Stockton, Cal.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by California Sales Co., Pub., circa 1910

6. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Stockton, Cal.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on January 5, 2015.