Arcata in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 31, 2016
1. First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay Marker
the Rev. Asa White
formed the first Methodist Society
on Humboldt Bay, July 4, 1850
Arcata United Methodist Church
June 24, 2000
Erected 2000 by Arcata United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1850.
Location. 40° 52.077′ N, 124° 5.159′ W. Marker is in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street and G Street on 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 697 8th Street, Arcata CA 95521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast, specifically on the Coast Ranges, and in the Klamath Mountains. It is also on the American Pacific Coast and 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Jacoby Building (about 300 feet away); Jacoby's Storehouse (about 300 feet away); Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot (about 600 feet away); Minor Theatre (about 800 feet away); The Phillips House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Plank Walk Railtrack (approx. 1.1 miles away); Camp Curtis (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcata.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Jacoby Building (was about 300 feet
this page online
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 31, 2016
2. First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, attached to the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
