Bishop in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First United Methodist Church of Bishop

Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 30, 2025

1. Methodist Church Marker

Inscription.
Construction of the First United Methodist Church of Bishop was completed in August of 1908. It is the oldest church still in use in Bishop. The building was designed by Minnie M. Jackson, of Berkeley, who was only 24 years old.

Charles P. Davis and Hugh Tremble, Bishop contractors, built the church at a cost of $8,500.00. The dedication service was held on August 16, 1908 and presided over by former minister, rev. W.P. Rankin.

Over the years, few changes have been made inside and out, thus preserving its original Colonial Revival design. The 19 original stained windows remain, although they were restored with a protective covering in 1977.

Erected 2014 by Slim Princess Chapter No. 395 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 37° 21.737′ N, 118° 23.899′ W. Marker is in Bishop, California, in Inyo County. It is at the intersection of Fowler Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Fowler Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 N Fowler St, Bishop CA 93514, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Horace Marden Albright (about 600 feet away); The Ernest Kinney Teamster Family Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kittie Lee Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Inyo County Jailhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Whiskey Creek History (approx. ¼ mile away); Slim Princess (approx. ¼ mile away); "Atlas Copco Mucker" (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Fortune Seekers (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bishop.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dangerous Arrest (was about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 30, 2025

2. Methodist Church Marker

First United Methodist Church of Bishop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 30, 2025

3. First United Methodist Church of Bishop

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.