Thursday, January 24, 2013

California Historical Landmark #820

I stopped at this landmark briefly on my way home from the long MLK weekend at Sea Ranch.

St. Teresa of Avila Church
California State Historical Landmark #820

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This landmark is located at 17242 Bodega Highway, Bodega, California. There are 26 other California State Historical Landmarks in Sonoma County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 20.777 W 122° 58.358.

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California Historical Landmark #820

Constructed of redwood in 1859 by New England ships carpenters on Spanish land grant donated by Jasper O'Farrell. On March 8, 1860, Father Louis Rossi was appointed pastor. Archbishop Alemany dedicated the church in the town of Bodega on June 2, 1861, and it has served this coastal community continuously for over a century.


California Historical Landmark #820

California Historical Landmark #820

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