First U.S. Presbyterian Church

First U. S. Presbyterian Church built on the southwest corner of what are now East Belleville and South College Streets in 1881-82.

This picture was made shortly after the building's completion.

Note the kerosene street lamp and the stone  horse-mounting block for the ladies who rode side-saddle.

This building was erected by the U. S. or Southern dissidents of the Marion Presbyterian Church when that congregation remained loyal to the regular National Church Organization.

A transfer of Presbytery membership to Louisville led to the division of that Church.

The inside of this building shown is still very much as it was when it was built in 1881.  The one-of a kind stained glass windows are still vividly beautiful with all the colored glass clear and bright. 

The old gas chandeliers lights, sometime through the years, was converted over to electricity, but the original fixtures are still in use.

Today this historic old building is the home of the Crittenden County Historical Museum, and is watched over and cared for by the Crittenden County Historical Society.