Orange in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. John’s Lutheran School
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. St. John’s Lutheran School Marker
St. John’s Lutheran School, the first parochial school in the city of Orange, began in 1882 with the first building being dedicated on February 11, 1883. This building was located on a site five blocks to the west on the corner of Almond Avenue and Olive Street.
Erected 1976 by St. John’s Lutheran School; and Orange Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1883.
Location. 33° 47.17′ N, 117° 50.902′ W. Marker is in Orange, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Almond Avenue east of Shaffer Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 E Almond Ave, Orange CA 92866, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woman’s Club of Orange (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Persis Ainsworth (about 700 feet away); City of Orange Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Orange's First Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); Orange Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Orange Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); May Festival (approx. 0.3 miles away); Torch Run (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, February 17, 2024
2. School and Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. St. John’s Lutheran Church
Built in 1913.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
