El Rancho in Pico Rivera in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Baptist Church of Rivera
Point of Historical Interest
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. First Baptist Church of Rivera Marker
Point of Historical Interest, First Baptist Church of Rivera, founded May 27, 1888.
Plaque placed by Poppy Trail Parlor No. 266 and Whittier Parlor No. 298 Native Daughters of the Golden West - March 17, 1970.
Erected 1970 by Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 58.144′ N, 118° 6.102′ W. Marker is in Pico Rivera, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in El Rancho. It is at the intersection of Burke Street and Serapis Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Burke Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9141 Burke St, Pico Rivera CA 90660, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of the Rio San Gabriel (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Speedee McDonald's Store (approx. 1.8 miles away); Casa de Rancho San Antonio (approx. 1.9 miles away); Casa de Governor Pνo Pico (approx. 2½ miles away); Hathaway Ranch
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Regarding First Baptist Church of Rivera. The church was founded on May 27, 1888 at the southeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Slauson Avenue. It was moved to its current location on Burke Street at Serapis Avenue in 1916.
The new larger church was built next door in 1952.
The church bell still sits in the tower in the front of the church, although it fell during the Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987. The bell was replaced in the tower.
- from Whittier Daily News
Rivera First Baptist Church was designated a California Point of Historical Interest in 1969.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2024
2. First Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 14, 2024
3. Rivera First Baptist Church
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. First Baptist Church Cornerstone
The original church was built in 1888. The larger church was built in 1951.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 15, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
