Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Methodist & Episcopal Church

By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker

Photo captions:
Tehachapi Methodist Church, originally at this site.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first Methodist & Episcopal Church in Tehachapi was built here in 1881. It was later torn down and the present house was built with the wood from the church.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 35° 7.722′ N, 118° 26.882′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker is on D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 D Street, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. August Weferling House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wind Energy Industry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tehachapi Museum (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Tehachapi Museum (about 300 feet away); Errea House (about 300 feet away); The Kawaiisu (about 300 feet away); Importance of Water and Creation of Brite Lake (about 400 feet away); Early Explorers in the Tehachapi Area (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker & Home image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker & Home

By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker & Home

First Methodist & Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

By Denise Boose, March 15, 2014

4. First Methodist & Episcopal Church

Courtesy of Kelcy's Restaurant

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 423 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.