Lockeford in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Harmony Grove Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2011

1. Harmony Grove Church Marker

Inscription. First and oldest Protestant house in northern San Joaquin County. Built in 1859 on land donated by Donald J. Staples. Constructed of bricks given by Dr. D.J. Locke, founder of Lockeford and Mr. James Tallmadge, a builder and brick mason. Built by public subscription. Restoration initiated by Lockeford-Clements Women's Club. Donated to San Joaquin County and dedicated May 27, 1973. Building actively used by the community. Registered as a Point of Historical Interest February 1982. Plaque placed Joaquin Parlor No. 5, Native Daughters of the Golden West May 16, 1982.

Erected 1982 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Joaquin Parlor No. 5.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 38° 8.829′ N, 121° 10.579′ W. Marker is in Lockeford, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Locke Road and Brandt Road, on the right when traveling west on E. Locke Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11455 E Locke Road, Lockeford CA 95237, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Deforce Sisters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Hill / Lockeford

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Survivors of Death Valley in 1849 (approx. 4 miles away); Hale Park (approx. 5.1 miles away); City Hall, Fire House and Jail (approx. 5.2 miles away); Lodi Mission Arch (approx. 5.3 miles away); Old Lodi (Mokelumne Station) (approx. 5.3 miles away); Lodi Arch (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockeford.

Also see . . . Harmony Grove Church's Restoration Records. The Online Archives of California's description of the papers relating to the restoration of the church provide additional information: In 1965, a century-old abandoned Methodist Episcopal Church, located at Harmony Grove Cemetery near Lockeford, Calif., faced demolition after a developer purchased the land. Recognizing the historical significance of the structure and property, many interested people, including members of the Lockeford-Clements Woman's Club, successfully circulated a petition both to stop development and to restore the old brick church. The Lockeford-Clements Woman's Club received state and national citations for spearheading the campaign
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2011

2. Harmony Grove Church and Marker - wide view
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
to save the church. In September 1967 County Supervisors and property owner, Lloyd Dawson of Lodi, reached an agreement whereby Dawson deeded the church and part of the surrounding property to San Joaquin County,.... (Submitted on April 3, 2011.)

Harmony Grove Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By V. Covert Martin, 1938

3. Harmony Grove Church

This photo, courtesy of the Historic American Buildings Survey, shows the Harmony Grove Church as it appeared in 1938.

Harmony Grove Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2011

4. Harmony Grove Cemetery

Behind the church is the Harmony Grove Cemetery, comprised of 7 acres and containing more than 3,500 graves.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2011

5. Harmony Grove Church

Harmony Grove Church NRHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 25, 2015

6. Harmony Grove Church NRHP Marker

Harmony Grove Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places January 3, 2011

In memory of Valerie Eveline Gordon
1915-2000
In recognition of
her efforts to save
Harmony Grove Church

Harmony Grove Church with both markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 25, 2015

7. Harmony Grove Church with both markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,164 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 3, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 6, 7. submitted on March 18, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.