CHURCHES

The scattered settlers in the early days felt keenly the loss of their religious privileges, and very soon after the building of the first schoolhouse, began making arrangements to organize a church.

The first religious services were held in this schoolhouse by the Rev. Mr. Taylor, a Methodist clergyman. This denomination is now represented in the western part of the township by the McConnell Methodist Episcopal chapel, the Rev. Alfred Dixson being the present pastor.

The Presbyterians have a place of worship iu the northern part of the township; while the Episcopalians worship in a church erected in 1855, their body having been organized in 1854. The Rev. William Dawson is the present rector. The camp grounds of the Rock Island district of the Methodist Episcopal church are located in Bowling township, and are well adapted for their purpose.

 

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