Ojai in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Marker
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church was built in 1918 under the auspices of the Los Angeles-Monterey Diocese and dedicated February 23, 1919. Situated on land donated in 1905 by parishioner Thomas Clark, architects Mead and Requa's Mission Revival structure replaced the original wooden church, destroyed by fire in 1917.
Edward Drummond Libbey considered the church the "crowning achievement" of his Ojai beautification project. The property was placed under the direction of the Order of St. Augustine in 1923 and administered by the Augustinians until purchased by the City of Ojai in 1993.
On June 29, 1995, this structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by City of Ojai. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1919.
Location. 34° 26.864′ N, 119° 14.866′ W. Marker is in Ojai, California, in Ventura County. It is on West Ojai Avenue west of Ventura Street, on the right when traveling west. Located
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, on Central Coast, 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 walking distance of this marker: Ojai Post Office Tower and Portico (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The History of Libbey Bowl (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ojai Arcade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nordhoff School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ojai City Jail (approx. Ό mile away); Matilija Junction RR Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (approx. 0.8 miles away); Weinberger Memorial Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ojai.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Church and Marker
courtesy Ojaivalleymuseum.org
3. Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
