The Presbyterian Church of Benicia site is a California Historical Landmark No.

The pastor was Reverend Sylvester Woodbridge Jr., who founded the church in 1849 using a school house.

[3] Reverend Sylvester Woodbridge Jr. was born on June 15, 1813, in Sharon, Connecticut.

Captain Montgomery of the ship SS Portsmouth docked in San Francisco helped Woodbridge in putting on Church Worship Services.

By April 15, 1849, there were enough regular attendees to establish The First Presbyterian Church of Benicia.