About

In 1886, Lakeside was established as a town site. The Lakeside Inn was completed and Lakeside soon became a popular resort. During the 1890’s, a group of Christians started meeting on the porch of the Lakeside Inn. The First Presbyterian Church of Lakeside was established on March 12, 1893, with 13 members as authorized by the Presbytery of Los Angeles. In 1895, Miss Hattie French of San Diego made a donation of $500 to erect a meeting place for our congregation, now 30 members strong. Land at the corner of Parkside and Maine was bought for $10.00 and the first church building was constructed. Dedication was held on March 29, 1896.