Ontario in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bethel Congregational Church

536 North Euclid Avenue

— 1912 —

Bethel Congregational Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025

1. Bethel Congregational Church Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1912, this church building is one of Ontario's best examples of Gothic Revival architecture. The church is constructed of split stone and features numerous arched lancet stained glass windows. The stately corner tower with an arched lancet doorway provides the main entrance. The Harwood stained glass windows were transplanted from the original church on Holt Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The interior of the church features oak pews, paneling, and stair rails, along with a 1930 Pilcher organ. The Chaffey family was among the church's founding members in 1885.

Erected 1998 by City of Ontario, California. (Marker Number 24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 34° 4.16′ N, 117° 39.042′ W. Marker is in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of North Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) and East F Street, on the right when traveling north on North Euclid Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 536 N Euclid Ave, Ontario CA 91764, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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: Ontario Laundry Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Morado Court Historic District

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); WCTU Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away); Central School (approx. ¼ mile away); Ontario Masonic Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Carriage House (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Chaffey, Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ontario Town Square (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ontario.

Also see . . . Bethel – Our Journey. We have a long history in Ontario California. Bethel Congregational was incorporated back in 1885. With link to commemorative booklet issued for the church's centennial in 1985. (Bethel Congregational Church) (Submitted on November 12, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025

2. Bethel Congregational Church Marker

Marker is at the lower left corner of the church tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photographs of the church interior, especially the stained glass windows mentioned in the marker • Can you help?