Lewiston in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Congregational Church of Lewiston

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

1. Congregational Church of Lewiston Marker

Inscription. The Congregational Church of Lewiston was organized in October 1889. It was incorporated and erected in 1896. Construction was done by a local contractor – Mr. Canfield. The total cost was $750.00. During its early years, ministers traveled from Weaverville to conduct services. It now serves as a historic building for the town of Lewiston.

Erected 2006 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Grand Parlor.

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 month for this entry is October 1889.

Location. 40° 42.33′ N, 122° 48.473′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, California, in Trinity County. It is at the intersection of Goose Ranch Road and School House Road on Goose Ranch Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewiston CA 96052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Killing of Edward Jose’ (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis’ Town/Lewiston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilson Ranch Granary (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lewiston Hotel

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Jumper Sawmill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Steel Bridge (approx. 6.2 miles away); Lowden’s Wagon Road (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Congregational Church of Lewiston image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

2. Congregational Church of Lewiston

The marker is horizontal; to the left of the stone steps.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

3. Congregational Church of Lewiston

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,441 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.