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1863 - 2003 



FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

of COTTONWOOD FALLS, KANSAS ,1886 to 1972

On Sunday, August 29, 1886, the Reverend J.F. Hendy, DD., President of the College of Emporia, met with a large congregation who desired to organize a Presbyterian Church.

A Committee, appointed by Presbytery, met with the congregation on October 17, 1886, and the organization of the church was perfected. A sum sufficient to build and furnish a church building 36' x 60' was secured, as well as a sum sufficient to secure a capable minister.

The plans and specifications for the church were made by a Philadelphia architect. The site, purchased from J.E. Harper-, was 3 lots on the northwest corner of Block 30, Cottonwood Falls, and has remained the site to the present day. Dedication of the original church was held July 3, 1887. Dr. R.S. Dudley accepted the first call to the pastorate.

In 1922 a basement was added to the Church. Extensive remodeling, which included the changing of the steeple from spire to belfry style, was made during the period of 1922-1933.

The urgent need for more room prompted a movement to build a new and larger church. On October 15, 1956, the disposition of the original church was made. The service for the Laying of The Cornerstone was held on May 5, 1957, with the dedication of the new Church, constructed of brick and stone, taking place on November 3, 1957.

The Reverend Thomas E. Robson, present pastor, has filled the pulpit since December 5, 1965.



Chase County Centennial, 1872 - 1972




Chase County Submitted Historical Sketches
compiled and abstracted from the Chase County Courant, Chase County Leader, other sources and newspapers
by Lorna Marvin.
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