Sawyers Bar Catholic Church
Sawyers Bar Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Sawyers Bar, California, US
The Sawyers Bar Catholic Church stands in the Klamath National Forest, featuring architectural elements typical of 19th-century religious structures in remote California regions.
Constructed in 1855 under Father Florian Schwenninger's direction, this church served Catholic miners during the California Gold Rush period in Siskiyou County.
The church includes a graveyard with monuments dating to 1850, reflecting the early Catholic settlement patterns in northern California mining communities.
Located at coordinates 41.300833, -123.136111, the church operates as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Jones, California.
The property spans 0.6 acres and received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 with reference number 78000792.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 41.30083,-123.13611
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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