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

First Methodist & Episcopal Church

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker

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

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 35° 7.722′ N, 118° 26.882′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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: 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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. McFarland House & Late 1880s House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been

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

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker & Home

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker & Home

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

4. First Methodist & Episcopal Church Marker

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

Photographed by Denise Boose, March 15, 2014

5. First Methodist & Episcopal Church

Courtesy of Kelcy's Restaurant

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 5. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.