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

Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887

Photographed by Denise Boose, September 10, 2023

1. Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887 Marker

Inscription. The present, remodeled bank building was constructed in 1936 as the second St. Malchy Church. In the early 1980's the structure was sold to the newly formed Sierra National Bank, which was acquired by the Bank of the Sierra in May 2000.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2000.

Location. 35° 7.877′ N, 118° 27.027′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on West F Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 West F 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: Gallinger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehachapi Loop Mural (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Front Blacksmith Shop Mural (about 400 feet away); Duty~Honor~Country (about 400 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 400 feet away); Tehachapi Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Two 1890's Houses (about 700 feet away); People of the Mountains (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Tehachapi Hospital (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887 Marker

Photo Caption:
Original St. Malachy Catholic Church at this site. Current bank building was remodeled from the second St. Malachy Church built in 1936.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887 Marker

Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

4. Original site of the First Catholic Church in 1887

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 10, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.