La Grange in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Saint Louis Mission

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

1. Saint Louis Mission Marker

Inscription. Built in 1852 by the French inhabitants of the Township of La Grange and dedicated by the Catholic Church in 1854 as a mission.

It is the first church of any denomination in Stanislaus County.

Erected 1981 by Morrado Parlor No.199, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 37° 39.737′ N, 120° 27.687′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker can be reached from Flota Road west of Yosemite Boulevard (California Highway 132), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located just inside the entrance to the Mission property. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Grange CA 95329, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old La Grange Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Trading Post (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Grange Saloon (about 600 feet away); The Old Jail (about 600 feet away); La Grange (about 600 feet away); a different

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marker also named La Grange (about 600 feet away); The Old Barn – First Adobe Building (about 700 feet away); LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.

More about this marker. The church building is located at the rear of the mission cemetery.

Regarding Saint Louis Mission. The Saint Louis Mission Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1979.

Also see . . . Saint Louis Mission. A short article and photo by Malakoff.com. (Submitted on May 19, 2011.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

2. Saint Louis Mission Marker

Saint Louis Mission Marker and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

3. Saint Louis Mission Marker and Cemetery

The church building can be seen in the background. This view is the rear of the building.

Front of the Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

4. Front of the Church Building

Saint Louis Mission Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

5. Saint Louis Mission Church

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

6. Saint Louis Mission Church

Approach to the church building - Rear of building.

Saint Louis Mission Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016

7. Saint Louis Mission Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 19, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.