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St Sava Church in Jackson
Jackson, California, California · United States
The first Serbian Orthodox church in America, built in 1894 in Jackson, in Amador County, California, where many Serbs settled during the Gold Rush. Its construction was led by the priest Sebastian Dabovich. The original dome was later replaced by a bell tower, but the stained glass and icons still preserve the Orthodox character of the church.
Why it is in the database
The monument meets the following criteria:
- IVCommunityBuilt and cared for by a Serbian community in the region or in the diaspora.
- VIdentityPermanently inscribed in Serbian historical memory, tradition and literature.
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