Old West Churches

Churches in the Old West
St. Mary’s photo courtesy of the Historic St. Mary's Mission & Museum
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[@notdeaded1416]

Santee, praise the Lord and pass the ammo!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

yes!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

…wise words spoken by a chaplain!

[@KevinGroninga3D]

Amen brother! 😊

[@oregonoutback7779]

I was living in close proximity to the little tourist town where that movie was filmed. Was really fun having that crew around for a couple months. Was very impressed with all that went into blowing up an historic building.

[@chrissewell1608]

I had a little Jewish Professor, in college, who taught history. His first day, he said I am NOT going to talk about religion! He then proceeded to explain how the various religions shaped society, culture, and the history of the world. Best damn history class & Professor, I ever had! 👍👍😊 So History is history. Whether a person likes religion or not!? Religion is what binds communities together!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sometimes!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

the first funeral I went to, the preacher said he wasn't there to preach, then he did for 45 minutes till the funeral director told him to wrap it up

[@chrissewell1608]

@@seymourwrasse3321 Well, I hate to see a "Preacher" give a sermon at a funeral, but never mention the deceased but once, or twice! Its almost ridiculos and ironic! Obvioisly the preacher did not know the deceased guy, or wether they were religious or not! They just got paid to preach at a funeral! Please don't ever do that to me!

[@chrissewell1608]

@@ArizonaGhostriders It a grander scale, it always happens!

[@Rags2Itches]

The oldest church I know of was built in 1667 in the center of my home town in Beverly, MA. It started off as a Puritan chuch, changed to Congregationalism and finally to Unitarian. Still standing proudly. The old cemetery is a block away behind the firehouse.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So cool!

[@mikewhite2aadvocacy172]

Then as now Churches and Religion gave people hope and comfort especially when things were not going well. Have a great Weekend Arizona Ghost Riders

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well

[@tomjackson4374]

Well, Santee, this one hits close to home since my father was a Baptist preacher and my nickname, Deacon, is because of my friendship with another Baptist preacher, Preacher Killen. Also one of my first construction jobs was the reconstruction of Mission San Jose, which was in Freemont, CA. It is probably the best job I will ever have. In places the walls are over ten feet thick, modern adobe, not the classic mud and straw, and the doors and staircase to the bell tower were built by a Mexican artist who did the whole enterprise with dowels, not one single nail. Part of the original building survived the earthquake that destroyed the original mission and you can see how it was built, with clay and boulders for the foundation and adobe bricks made of mud and straw covered by a mortar to make it waterproof. Of course it is surrounded by a cemetery including inside the building. I would love to show it to you if you ever mosey on down to San Francisco. Actually don't go to San Francisco. If you ever come to the area stay in Santa Cruz, God's country, so to speak.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for the info!!

[@tomjackson4374]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Maybe do a whole show on the Missions. They are beautiful and when you go in there is a feeling of the presence of the Holy. And they are central to California history. You go any farther west you get your feet wet.

[@ericruss6734]

Thanks for the info. In some communities, the Church would be the first building built before any other structure. I was our Regiment's Chaplain's assistant in the 11th North Carolina Regiment, CSA. I even have a period Chaplain's Frock coat and trousers. Unfortunately, they don't fit at this time. See you on down the trail.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes! Thanks and cool that you have the clothing.

[@connor3284]

You served in the CSA? You look so young for your age!

[@seymourwrasse3321]

they drew up the plans in the tent saloon

[@ericruss6734]

@@connor3284 living history

[@jayhammer5472]

St Mary of the Mountains, Virginia City NV, and San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, AZ. Two of my favorites.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

That Me Church at the end is a classic! Love the song at the end...Leaning on the Everlasting Arms! Much love from our sheep flock here in Prescott to your herd down in Tucson. -Nick

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@hodgepodgevideos]

These videos have been super helpful. I've been working on a book for 4-5 years now set in the Old West. I'm about to revise a chapter with the church so I'm glad you made this video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome. Glad to help.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

We dont have many buildings going back to the 1730's. Great construction and the proper climate. Cheers my friend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup!

[@robertbuckey6517]

Great episode Santee! If you're ever up in Apache Junction to visit Goldfield, please feel free to visit my church, the Church of the Mount! It's built in the old west style, and we meet every Sunday at 11! Love to have you!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Aww, thanks, Robert!

[@elultimo102]

As I recall, what distinguished a "village" from a "hamlet," was the presence of a church.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think that's a British thing.

[@TheOriginalSifoDyas]

Would have loved to have seen more about this topic, what the services were like, the music, hymns, clothing, internal decorations, lighting, piano/organs, sheet music, Holy Communion, types of Bells 🔔, pulpits, benches, etc

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Probably in the future.

[@SilverOilman]

While it’s not a religion, I’d also love to see a video on Freemasonry in the Old West

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@elultimo102]

@@ArizonaGhostriders ----Apparently, Masonry bonds run deep. There was a story about a Confederate land -owner, who told his wife what to say to the Yankee commanding officer, should they arrive. Upon hearing these words, instead of looting and burning it to the ground, the officer ordered his men to "leave this place alone."

[@Culloden-1745]

I would like to see this, too. I have seen pictures of the Masonic lodges in the west but very little is told about them. M. Harper PM James Evans Lodge #72

[@robdavidson4945]

My late Dad was a lifelong Mason from Scotland. He pointed out to me that Buck Taylor in the movie Tombstone was wearing a Masonic jewel and symbols. I remember him telling me that Wyatt Earp may have been a Mason. Certainly some of the men around him wers.

[@Culloden-1745]

@@robdavidson4945 Not only is Buck Taylor a Mason, so was Creek Johnson, the character he played.

[@fireorb2]

I think with churches in the old west, there just isn't a way to not talk about them. Spiritually and the old west go hand in hand. People were constantly at odds with their mortality with trying to settle the unpredictable lands we now know as America. Thanks Santee for educating us.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome

[@reverendmorgano9659]

That was a very good video and extremely informative. I'm still looking forward to the Dressing the Part: The Preacher. Thank you for all you do to keep the history of the west alive.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@ronaldrogers5281]

Love the Blazing Saddles reference.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@rayyanma1608]

In my opinion, I don’t feel like churches receive enough praise for their impact when it came to settling and "taming" the Old West. Churches really helped establish a healthy community and keep said community together (they still do today in many parts of the world). Churches are what allowed what would otherwise be total strangers towards each other to become friends/acquaintances. How many couples who became married and started families met through their church? Finally, the amount of work a church would contribute towards a community (and still do to this day) cannot be overstated (e.g. like how you mentioned churches functioning as hospitals or schools). As always, great video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

The San Xavier Mission near Green Valley Arizona is one of my favorites.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Agreed! I showed the inside.

[@wadejustanamerican1201]

@ArizonaGhostriders I thought I recognized it! It's been a couple years. Thanks as always for another great video.

[@chubbethsthunder]

Santee, Another great Old West history video. Breaking the church ground. Thank you very much. You and Mrs. Pew Pew have a beautiful and blessed weekend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@tedebear108]

Good morning Arizona gost Riders. Ted from Texas. Churches are big water history and so are their buildings. Not always used for good intent. But in a lot of cases it brought good to great to great numbers of people. I enjoyed visiting the historic churches around America on my travels. Stay safe my friend

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@ChibiPanda8888]

We have a church very near where i live that was built in 1841 when octagonal buildings were a thing. It is a rather small Methodist church, but i hear the church bell every sunday as i walk into my own church, which is down the road from that one. Did a bit of Googling on it; apparently, it is one of either two or three octagonal buildings left in America built during that period. McBee United Methodist Church in Conestee, SC. Thought i would mention this because it's on-subject and close to the Victorian era.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScarletRebel96]

Christ is King 🙏 Thanks for the video Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@brianburge3349]

THANKS

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Welcome

[@roblowe9283]

You do such a Great Job !!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@kcthecowboy]

Santee, I just spent the day at San Juan Bautista. There is a great museum there all around the Plaza.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@danrichmond8979]

The oldest structure in Idaho is the Cataldo Mission 40 miles east of me. The first services were 1853.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@ponydiehl8775]

excellent loved the beginning 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks 👍

[@chrissewell1608]

In many regions of Georgia, and perhaps the South? A new settlement started with a church, that also doubled as the school house. ⛪️ Other buildings later were built around that, like a General Store, a Blacksmith's shop, a Butcher's Shop, a Libery Stable, a Post Office, a Sheriff's office & Jail, and finally a Court House!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@jumpingbean69]

One of the oldest churches in my area is Mars Hill Church. One of the oldest west of the Mississippi still in use in the US if I recall correctly. Built in the 1850's and possibly a stop on the underground railroad. Recently some no good miscreants set fire to it back in 06, but in two years and with like 75% of the logs it was built with intact it was rebuilt! It's a good example of a Frontier single room church.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome history. Thanks!

[@Hero1117a]

Very informative, thanks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So nice of you

[@gordonstewart8258]

Before the (still unfinished) neo-gothic Episcopal Cathedral of St. John in the Wilderness was built in 1903, the congregation worshiped in a saloon!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

There ya go! More proof!

[@WildWestFan67]

Nice seeing the Tombstone chapel. I visited a white church out by Goldfield, very nice.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@EastonThehunter-oe3rr]

Thanks Santee for the interesting video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@EricDaMAJ]

Any of the surviving Spanish missions are worth a visit. They often included monks, Native American congregations (willing and less than so), Spanish Army garrisons, and local craftsmen. The Alamo was famously used as a fort during the Texas war for independence.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes it was!

[@ericrobbins400]

I KNEW there'd be at least one of the church scenes from Blazzing Saddles featured in this vid lol 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

Another classic in the can!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

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[@darinweiszbrod3823]

Great job ! Santee .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you liked it!

[@Backroad_Junkie]

If you're ever down around San Antonio, a visit to the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park is a must. They're not part of the Alamo (today.) The Alamo is run by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the other missions are overlooked by the National Park Service. They are part of Alamo in the sense that the Spanish built 'em, but the SA Missions are more original and less commercial. All are still working Catholic Churches, but everything is open to the public. Pretty amazing exploring buildings and surrounding lands built before *any* modern convenience, and built before the US was the US...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for the info.

[@ximthedespot4673]

The oldest building in the state of Idaho is a church. The Cataldo Mission to be exact, I've been there twice.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@chrissewell1608]

So, even Swallows are religious. Making a pilgrimage to their church, each year.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It appears.

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

Awesome Video Thanks For Sharing 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@brucelovenite]

er awesome job thank you, I love old churches

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@EsaPaloniemi]

Interesting, thank you for this.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@led8541]

Great video Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@dennislogan6781]

I live in Fort Worth Texas. We have a church here built from 1888 to 1892. It's named St. Patrick's Cathedral. Not sure if that is old enough.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Pretty Old West, I'd say!

[@markbranham6365]

Presidio la Bahia in Goliad, Texas. Built in 1749. Like the Alamo was, it was a fortress as well as a church. But unlike the Alamo, its battle walls are still as they were. Even the rifle holes holes are still visible as well as being able to climb to the cannon platforms. Church services are still held there as well as yearly Goliad reenactments.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great addition. Thanks!

[@justinweaver8107]

May God have mercy Amen!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@joelhurley2678]

Santee, great show, and thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy seeing those different styles of church is awesome. I enjoy the architecture.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I learned long ago that the pointy rooftops and spires were to point to God

[@dennisw.truman3325]

Thank you Santee. Have a great day! 🎚️🇺🇸🪖👮‍♂️

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠🤠

[@rhondaz356]

That's an interesting topic. I love how you always find the right audios and visuals, to accompany the topic. 'Learning made fun...', Santee. ⛪️ 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌞🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sourdo1]

These just keep getting better and better! - Sourdoh

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@brycejustin8750]

I live in a really small town in south central Illinois only about 200 residents in our small township. All we have here is a soda machine out side of what used to be a general store about 30 years ago and theres a small church that was put up in 1858 which also serves as sort of a community center. Most of the church goers are up there in age and I fear in a few years it'll die out.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice history though.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

The Bible and the gun !! Is always important because the two things has you put here, comes hand in hand!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!!! I need to make one of those with the cut-out for the derringer.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Do that! Great idea!

[@vityaz2903]

San Bernardino de Sena Estancia in Redlands is a pretty interesting location down the street from me!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool!

[@markburd9557]

Bannack, MT, ghosttown - look it up!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@flamenice3055]

Dear Santee, Could you please do a video on ponchos in the Old West. Thanks!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you. Already mentioned ponchos in the coats and jackets video.

[@JS-wp4gs]

Its interesting how similar some of the designs are from the era. a few of the ones in this video look extremely similar to the church built in barkerville in central BC back when it was an important town in the regions gold rush. Funny thing is the town itself is pretty similar visually to what you'd see in places like arizona from the era as well, despite the distance and completely different climate from the old west

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@skydiverclassc2031]

Locally, March 19 is sometimes known as "The Day the Tourists Return to Capistrano." Looks like those goats may have a fine career in preaching in the future...😀

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAH! Thanks.

[@k.j.lindsey3048]

Thanks for this interesting video on churches. We visited many of the missions when we were in California. A church was very important addition to any town. But the way I think your opening sequence was hilarious!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@tulemike6627]

Had an great uncle who was a pastor in the Oklahoma territory.before he started to preach,he would set his bible on the pulpit and then set his Colt revolver next to it. 'Recon no one fell asleep during a sermon. No one tried to rob the church either.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's awesome!

[@josephmeyer3329]

Another great video. Thanks Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@timroot4207]

Thank you !!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Welcome!

[@jamessoares516]

If you are ever in Northern California check out San Juan Bautista mission in San Juan Bautista, California. They just finish a Leonardo DiCaprio movie there!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I will. Thanks!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I have been curious about this subject, for awhile but didn't get around to it. Thank, you, Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@WhaleGold]

I had a really good friend I met on the job in the 70's and 80's who was i/2 Indian from Texas and had a Spanish name. He told me that a lot of Indians in the Southwest have Spanish names because of all the missions the Spanish built in that area. I am still in email contact with his oldest son.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting!

[@julienielsen3746]

I love goats. Wish I had had the chance to see some more of the missions when I used I used to travel with my parents in their RV in California and Arizona. I wasn't interested in church back then.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@martykitson3442]

in my part of Alaska we have several wonderful old believer Russian orthodox churches that are of historical significance

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠🤠

[@homesteadohio]

Some of the most beautiful architecture in the world is in churches. I got to take a peek at one in Paris, but sadly, Notre Dame was still closed when I was there. I love beautiful architecture! Very cool video, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for sharing!

[@David-Starwarsfan]

If you haven’t already would you be able to make a video, or a mini series, about the different native tribes such as the Comanche, Navajo etc?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I will!

[@ralphperez4862]

Another great episode. Thanks Santee. Okay, so en excellent preservation of a church can be found in Bannack Montana. The entire town is now a state park. It's a great visit. Best time of year is in the fall when the colors are changing. Beautiful. Another great place to visit is Chesterfield Idaho. The LDS chapel I'm that town is perfectly preserved and can be walked through. Chesterfield opens on Memorial day for visitors. It's a perfect place to visit.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!!!

[@mattiassjoquist5042]

Good on the dinosaur for being a churchgoer.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@kentr2424]

Santee, love that Blazing Saddles clip!!!🤣🤣

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

There's something about fighting in the light of stained glass that just feels right

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@brianshersby8979]

In older western films, we mostly only heard two hymns if there was a church scene, "we shall gather at the river" and "Bringing in the sheaves" - perhapas they were the only ones John Ford knew.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

True

[@TimKoehn44]

Excellent episode Santee. If you every get to San Antonio, take the Mission Trail. It is a really interesting tour of old Spanish Missions. Have a great weekend! Cheers!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sounds great!

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Yep. Stop at the visitors center at Mission San Jose to get a map. I used to get lost all the time until they finally printed maps of the trail, lol. Five of the six missions still exist (if you count the Alamo.) However, the Alamo is run by a completely different organization than the National Park Services missions.

[@joemortimer1763]

Great episode and topic that, Santee! Was very surprised to see Bill Brazleton in church. He looked surprised at the hymn in the hymn book too. 🤔😁 Was great to see Dirty Dan again. Loved the opening graphic with the lightning and blinking eyes! Awesome! 🤣

[@JeffDeWitt]

They must have been using the hymnbook that accompanied the Wicked Bible.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Interesting about the bells.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I know, right?

[@Richard-m8s3s]

This episode is a BLESSING to watch !! 👀❤ - 5/11/2024 🤠 Canada

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Bren75mm]

Hey Santee, how about one on muskets and muzzleloaders in the Old West?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@michaelpage4199]

That was great. I enjoyed this.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to hear it!

[@bubbagump2341]

The Spalding Presbyterian Church in Spalding, Idaho dates to 1876 and is one of my favorite Old West Churches!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice

[@RobertKFall]

My home church (Hamilton Square Bapt. of San Francisco, CA) was founded in 1881. It first met in the Western Addition District.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@ZeRowe]

Cameo by Dirty Dan? He looks different 😎✌🏻

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@thomaslietzau2813]

YA I LIKE VISITING THOSE OLD MISSION'S WHEN I AM DOWN THERE .. HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND AND BE SAFE SANTEE ANY IDEA AS TO THE OLDEST MISSION IN ARIZONA ? ADIOS SANTEE

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You! I think it's San Xavier.

[@thomaslietzau2813]

@@ArizonaGhostriders THANKS SANTEE

[@BruceWeimer]

Hey Santee, could you do an episode on the justice system in the old west? Particularly for smaller towns.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure can

[@Brombear]

Another great episode Santee! Gotta agree with you on the subject being somewhat controversial, but that's a whole 'nother topic that one could spend hours on. A lot of westerns have shown that the Parson/Preacher were different types of people. The Reverend Weston Smith is an example that we saw in the "Deadwood" series, Clint Eastwood's "Preacher" in "Pale Rider", or the Right Reverend Johnson. Maybe come Halloween you could do an episode on Exorcisms in the old west? ("The power of Lee Van Cleef's wig compels you!) Thanks again!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@LewisCorrigan-op9kg]

Hey Santee Can you do an episode about the Alamo please?(and you’re content is amazing)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you, I will!

[@FletcherFinance]

The California Missions are all worth visiting. 21 of them and by visiting every one, you get a really good look at coastal California from San Diego to Ssn Francisco and everywhere in-between.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

very cool.

[@EthanBranson-wq4cv]

Santee. Michael Landon, Dale Robertson and others, wore short, tight jackets on their tv series. Were these used in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, they are called vaquero jackets and I've mentioned them a few times in videos.

[@sarahcrews2544]

Loved this one

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@indigowolf556]

Well this is an interesting topic. And I think he did a good job. I think it's interesting to find out how people worship them believe back in the day. 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@richardl5956]

That's a fine looking hat, Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@BadKarma714]

That’s funny I live not far from San Juan Capistrano

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Neat!

[@ObjectHistory]

I was thinking about San Fernando as soon as the video started, been there for a baptism, pretty neat experience regardless of individual religious beliefs. But the lack of AC was a little too authentic.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, sometimes authenticity kinda stinks.

[@jacktribble5253]

Church, the General Store or the Saloon, where else ya gonna meet folks? Weddings and funerals?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

SnapChat !

[@nilo70]

Pew! Pew ! (Hey, it had to be said)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@edgabel6814]

Church worth mentioning, San Xavier del Bac south of Tucson.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I showed it in the video.

[@OpieDogie]

Awesome video Santee!! I believe folks in general were more religious then than today, maybe I’m wrong, but it seems that way to me. Do you find that as well?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@albertromero410]

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Clifton,AZ. EST 1899

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!