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California Historical Landmarks in Solano County
 
 
California Landmark 175
Site Of First Protestant Church In California
K Street Between First and Second Streets
Benicia City Park
Benicia
Site Of First Protestant Church In California
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Site Of First Protestant Church In California

On this site was organized by the Reverend Sylvester Woodbridge, Jr., on April 15, 1849, the First Presbyterian Church of Benicia.

This was the first Protestant church established in California with an ordained resident pastor. The church was disbanded in 1875.

Erected by the Historic Landmarks Committee, Grand Parlor Native Sons and Benicia Parlor No. 287 Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West.

The Site Of The Young Ladies' Seminary of Benicia (California Landmark 795) is also in City Park.
 
 
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