Jamestown in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Jamestown United Methodist Church

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 9, 2013

1. Jamestown United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. "Built and paid for in 1852 partly by the gamblers and partly by the good people of Jamestown for the use of all sects on Sundays and for educational purposed on week days." – Mulford / 1860's.
Deeded to Methodist Episcopal Church June 6, 1853 by James L. Stuart for 25 dollars.

Erected 1987 by Anona Parlor No. 164, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Jamestown.

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 date for this entry is June 6, 1861.

Location. 37° 57.171′ N, 120° 25.32′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on Seco Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18193 Seco Street, Jamestown CA 95327, 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,

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: Ramirez – Preston Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Hotel (about 300 feet away); Jamestown (about 300 feet away); The Emporium – 1897 (about 400 feet away); Rocca Park (about 400 feet away); Jamestown Museum (about 400

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feet away); Community Hall/Jamestown Justice Court (about 400 feet away); Jamestown Branch Jail (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 9, 2013

2. Jamestown United Methodist Church Marker

Marker is at left corner of building.

Jamestown United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 9, 2013

3. Jamestown United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.