St. Matthews

JSDH article page 164
St. Matthews Episcopal Church at 8th St. and F Avenue was built in 1887, is the oldest surviving church building in the south bay, and is listed on National Register of Historic Places. The first church organized in National City was the Congregational church in 1869 that met in private homes until a building was erected in 1883 at 8th St. and A Avenue. The organ installed in this church in 1888 is the oldest in the county. The Congregational church moved in 1947 to a new building at 16th St. and Highland Ave.
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St. Matthews Episcopal Church faces 8th St. at F Avenue, across the street from Old Schoolhouse Square.

The Congregational church moved in 1947 to this location at 16th St. and Highland Avenue.


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