North San Juan in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

North San Juan United Methodist Church

1856

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

1. North San Juan United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest of this faith in continuous operation in California. Escaped three major fires which destroyed the town. The Rev. H.B. Sheldon first assigned Pastor. Rode circuit from Brandy City to French Corral on horseback.

Erected 1980 by Official Board of the Church and No. 10 E Clampus Vitus - Nevada City, Calif.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 39° 22.284′ N, 121° 6.319′ W. Marker is in North San Juan, California, in Nevada County. It is on Flume Street north of California Highway 49, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on a stone base at the foot of the entry stairs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North San Juan CA 95960, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wells Fargo & Company / North San Juan (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); North San Juan Fire Department (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old North San Juan School (approx. ¼ mile away); Henness Pass Road – Freeman’s Crossing (approx. 1.6 miles away); Marysville to Virginia City in 32 Hours

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 2.1 miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir (approx. 2.3 miles away); Henness Pass Road - Oak Tree Ranch (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North San Juan.

Also see . . . North San Juan United Methodist Church. (Submitted on January 20, 2011.)

North San Juan United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

2. North San Juan United Methodist Church

Marker is located off photo at the foot of the stairs to the left of the entrance door.

Stain Glass Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

3. Stain Glass Window

Depicts a pastor riding horseback from church to church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,086 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.