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Methodist Episcopal Church


Erected in 1851, Oldest church building in El Dorado County. It originally stood on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street. The Ponderosa Pine beams are hand hewn. First church bell was purchased from the sailing ship “Staffordshire.” Restored by public contribution.

  • El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
  • July 30, 1961, rededicated October 13, 1996
  • 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville,

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#1 Jim Kuntz 2012-02-20 12:37
This church was relocated to this site, next to a small cemetery, from its original site at Cedar Ravine and Main Streets.
 
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