The parish of St. Paul's was officially organized Feb. 13, 1855, when its first vestry was elected. St. Paul's is the third oldest Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northern California preceded only by St. Paul's in Sacramento founded in 1849 and St. John's in Marysville established in 1854.
In July 1859, Lt. McAlister drew up plans for a new church building that was constructed during November and December of that year. Services have been held in the church since then without any interruption.
The church is located in the heart of historic downtown Benicia. Even if you're not an Episcopalian, or Christian for that matter, you should take a look inside the main worship area to marvel at the beautiful architecture.