The
First Presbyterian Church of Sharpsville was organized on May
12, 1870 by a committee of the Presbytery of Beaver, which included Rev.
W. M. Taylor of Mt. Jackson, Rev. J. M.
Neely of New Wilmington and Elder James
Wilson of Sharon. There were 28 charter members who continued to
meet in the Pierce Hall and in other buildings until 1882. In 1882 a new
church building was erected on the corner of Main and First Streets at a
cost of $4,000.
The
first Elders of the Sharpsville Church were David
Agnew and David McMillen. Later Leander
Ormsby, C. F. Eldredge and John D. Hadley
were added to the Elders.
The
Rev. Newell of Clarksville served as supply
pastor from the organization until 1872. In 1872 Rev.
J. W. Hamilton became the first full pastor.
The new
Presbyterian Church located on Ridge Avenue is built of native stone. The
congregation and the pastor, Rev. Harry Woods,
started construction in 1929. The new building is spacious and adequately
houses the congregation. The minister is Rev. Canton
N. Baker
[1974].
From Sharpsville Centennial Commemorative Booklet, 1974, pages
40-41.
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