Salida Churches

First Presbyterian Church Salida Library Collection

The first church built in Salida was the Presbyterian Church, a wooden building that was used for religious services and for social events. In 1901, a beautiful brick building was put up on the corner of 3rd and F Streets, seen here. It was dedicated on June 30, 1901. The building was razed in June of 1957.

Before the church on 3rd and F was built, the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church published a cookbook to raise funds for the building.

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A new building (located across from the Courthouse) was dedicated July 16, 1958.

Unknown Church Ernest Brownson Collection

Photograph of unknown church in Salida, unknown date. This image is from the Ernest Brownson Collection.

Methodist Episcopal Church Haley-Bratton collection

This Methodist-Episcopal church was built during July of 1883, at the corner of 4th and D Streets. In 1888 it was replaced by another building. This image is from the Haley-Bratton Collection.

First Baptist Church Salida Library’s Collection

First Baptist Church on the corner of 4th and D Streets.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Salida Library Collection

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on the corner of 5th and D Streets.

Christian Church Salida Library Collection

Christian Church on the corner of 4th and D Streets.

Presbyterian Church on the corner of F and 3rd Streets.

Methodist Church and First Christian Church Bob Rush Collection

The Methodist Church and First Christian Church at the corners of 4th and D Streets. This image is from the Bob Rush Collection.