The early religious history is as follows. The Presbyterian church was built in Edgington village in 1837, and the first sermon preached in Edgington township, was delivered by the Rev. John Montgomery in the log house of Joseph Dunlap. This same clergyman often preached in the barn of this same man. At present the church has no pastor.
The Methodist church was located one and three-quarter miles east of Edgington village. The earliest service of this church was held in 1836, in the house of Charles Eberhardt, north of Zion church, and the society often held meetings in Center schoolhouse, on section 16. At other times, the house of Joseph Dunlap was placed at their disposal. At present Zion church is for sale, the society having a church at Taylor Ridge. They bought the Baptist church of that place, the latter having moved to Reynolds.
There is a Catholic church in the village, that is well attended, Father Quinn of Rock Island being the priest in charge. The Methodist church here has a good congregation. The Rev. Mr. Thorp is the minister. The Baptists also are well represented. The people here are religiously inclined.
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