Today In SCV History: March 7, 1976 - Groundbreaking For New First Presbyterian Church Of Newhall
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Today In SCV History: March 7, 1976
Today In SCV History: March 7, 1976 - Groundbreaking For New First Presbyterian Church Of Newhall
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Today In SCV History: March 7, 1976
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/07/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
**March 7, 1976: Groundbreaking Held for New First Presbyterian Church of Newhall After 1971 Earthquake Damage**
On March 7, 1976, the Newhall community marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new First Presbyterian Church, replacing the original structure damaged in the 1971 earthquake. The congregation, which traces its roots back to 1877 and formally organized in 1891, has played a longstanding role in the area’s spiritual and civic life. The new sanctuary symbolized both recovery from disaster and a renewed commitment to serving the growing Santa Clarita Valley.
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