Growing Beyond Their Dreams

The United Presbyterian Church of Steamboat Rock was organized within the town’s first two years of existence on March 7, 1857. Rev. Moses Robinson was the first pastor of the group.

Later under Rev. Williston Jones’ leadership (1863-65) the church was legally incorporated. He was able to persuade members to donate a building lot, and stone to build the churches foundation.

A church was built costing $3300.00 and was free of debt when dedicated on March 10, 1867. The building committee included A.A. Noyes, S.F. Lathrop, and Jas. Combs. Rev. David Blakely was the pastor.