Eastside in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Christian Church Parsonage

1889

— Cultural Heritage Board Landmark —

First Christian Church Parsonage Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

1. First Christian Church Parsonage Marker

Inscription. In 1872 the Southern California Colony Association deeded the lot at 575 Vine Street to Riverside's first church, the Congregational Church, which conveyed it to the First Christian Church (Church of Christ) in 1887. The parsonage, built for Rev. H.D. Connell in 1889, with a pyramidal hip roof, is one of the most intact Folk Vernacular houses of its age and style in Riverside. It was relocated to this site in 1993.

Erected by City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board. (Marker Number 83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 33° 58.722′ N, 117° 21.861′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Eastside. It is at the intersection of Mission Inn Avenue and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Mission Inn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2933 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular 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: Ward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); John W. North Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sutherland Fruit Co. (approx. ¼ mile away); Collins-Seaton House (approx. ¼ mile away); San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Riverside Substation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riverside Art Center and Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

Also see . . .
1. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#83).

Built in the 1880s as the parsonage for the First Christian Church, the building was relocated here from 3757 Vine Street in 1993. It
Photographed by Volt Craft, June 24, 2026

2. First Christian Church Parsonage and Marker
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk near the gate.
is now used as a single-family residence.

(Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

2. Library of Congress Photos. (Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
3. Written Historical and Descriptive Data of the First Christian Church Parsonage. Significance:

The structure is historically significant as the Parsonage for the first church in the City of Riverside. The First Christian Church Parsonage is architecturally significant as one of the most intact structures of its age and style in the City of Riverside. The style is identified as the pyramidal family of National folk houses (Mc Alester 100-101). Several examples exist in Riverside which have been altered in varying degrees. The First Christian Church Parsonage retains a considerable amount of its architectural integrity on both the interior and exterior.

(Submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.