Hornitos in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

St. Catherine Catholic Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

1. St. Catherine Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. St. Catherine Church was built during the 1860’s probably in 1865. Before the church was built, priests came from Stockton to say Mass for the people of Hornitos. Priests from Sonora and Mariposa came for Mass after the church was built. In the 1930’s the church was repaired, adding a rock foundation and rock buttresses to make the church firm and solid again.

Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Mariposa Parlor No. 63.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 37° 30.209′ N, 120° 14.19′ W. Marker is in Hornitos, California, in Mariposa County. It is on St. Catherine Street 0.3 miles east of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hornitos CA 95325, 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,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Hornitos (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 600 feet away); Cavagnaro General Store (about 700 feet away); D. Ghirardelli & Co. (about 700 feet away); a different marker also

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named Hornitos (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Wells Fargo Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hornitos Masonic Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hornitos.

St. Catherine Catholic Church Marker in the rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

2. St. Catherine Catholic Church Marker in the rear

Memorial monument in front; In Memory of Rev. Eugene Csencsits June 11, 1950 – Nov. 2, 1984 For to me life is Christ, and death gain Phil: 1, 21

St. Catherine Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

3. St. Catherine Catholic Church

Marker is located to the right of the front stairs. Note the rock buttresses mentioned in marker inscription.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

4. St. Catherine Catholic Church

St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

5. St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery

A Hornitos or Little Oven? image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2011

6. A Hornitos or Little Oven?

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on October 13, 2021, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.