On June 13th, 1869, The First Presbyterian Church of Red Oak was organized. This church was brought to Red Oak thru the efforts of the famous missionary,
Rev. Sheldon Jackson who later went to Alaska where he became a strong force in the life of that territory.
The first services were held in the towns only school house,
which stood about where the High School stands today. Early in 1870 a one room frame structure was erected on the east end of the same block. After worshiping for 23 years in this
location it was replaced with a much larger building, which was again enlarged in 1912.
The present building was erected in 1923, with the dedication service in September when every
member marched from the old building on Hammond Street, to the new edifice, forming a procession three block long. The United Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Lawn became affiliated
with the Red Oak Church in 1925. During the 84 years of its organization two missionaries have carried the gospel to foreign lands, the Rev. Hugh Taylor to Siam, and Rev. Earnest
Whiley to Africa who is serving there with his wife at the present time.
Source: "Red Oak Church Histories from Cavalcade of a Century"; 1853-1953
Presented by Montgomery County Centennial Corporation,
Compiled by Business and Professional Women's Club Red Oak
Contributed by Dixie A. Laire
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