Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of St. Mary's Catholic Church
1884 - 1940
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker
Construction began 1882
Blessed by the Bishop 1884
Last Service - May 12, 1940
Erected 1970 by Walnut Creek Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 37° 53.739′ N, 122° 3.597′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. It is on South Main Street near Botelho Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1245 South Main Street, Walnut Creek CA 94596, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary's Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo Central Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Shopping Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Kirsch Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Central School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Botelho Home (about 500 feet away); Main Street, 1910 (about 500 feet away); Walnut Creek Grammar School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Creek.
Regarding Site of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 6, 2016
2. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
