Wilton History 1854-1947

Source: Henry Wildasin's Revised History of Wilton, Iowa
***Containing a complete reprint of Wilton History 1854-1876 by Rider & Stevenson***1947

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The First Presbyterian Church edifice was erected in 1866. The church proper was constructed of brick with quite a tall spire, but this spire was not for long duration as the lightning struck it as well as the spire on the German Lutheran Church, known as the Salem Lutheran Church, was struck at the same time, also the kitchen on the house where Katherine Claussen now resides.

During the eighties, the church was remodeled, the tall spire removed, and one of a foreign style was erected. In the year 1900 under the supervision of the Rev. McAuley the church was reconstructed, and also a choir loft was added to the building. Also the front of the building was changed by having two entrances instead of one, and these entrances passed through separated towers, and the pews were placed in a semi-circle. They also have a fine parsonage near the church. The following ministers have served since 1877: Hubbard, Herron, Pollock, McAuley, Tallman, Lumbar, Lee, Kossack, Gilbert, Pfeifer, Blaesdell, Mansen, Coen, and Robertson.

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