Pescadero in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Congregational Church of Pescadero

Photographed By Karen Key, February 25, 2006

1. First Congregational Church of Pescadero Marker

Inscription. Built in May 1867, this is the oldest church building on its original site within the San Mateo-Santa Clara County region. Its classical revival style reflects the cultural background of pioneer Yankee settlers of the South San Francisco peninsula coast. The steeple was appended to the bell tower in 1890. During repairs caused by a minor fire in 1940 the social hall was added.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 949

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the First Congregational Church of Pescadero, February 19, 1984.

Erected 1984 by State Department of Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 949.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1892.

Location. 37° 15.273′ N, 122° 23′ W. Marker

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is in Pescadero, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Stage Road north of Pescadero Creek Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 Stage Road, Pescadero CA 94060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Duarte's Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Gregorio House (approx. 5 miles away); Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pescadero.

Photographed By Karen Key, February 25, 2006

2. First Congregational Church of Pescadero Marker

Marker can be seen to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,457 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.