Averee McNear, Kelley House Museum, Author at The Mendocino Voice

McNear: Mendocino’s Presbyterian Church was constructed “like the hull of a ship”—upside down

Built in 1867, the church is the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in California.

Charlotte Hoak loved nature — and her heart stayed in the redwoods no matter where she lived.

He was a well-regarded figure in town and kept up to date on medical developments.

But students did not have to make the long walk to Mendocino proper to attend school.

The young man arranged parties and traveled to Europe before his early death.

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