| 1755 |
Andrew Bratton and
Samuel Holiday settled in the McVeytown area. |
| 1756 |
The French and Indian
War began - most settlers left this area to go to
larger settlements for protection during the war |
| 1766 |
Many settlers,
including Andrew Bratton and Samuel Holiday
returned to the area. Rev. Charles Beatty came
and preached the first sermon at the Bratton Home |
| 1780's |
John McVey came to the
area. |
| 1783 |
The first Presbyterian
Congregation was founded |
| 1814 |
John McVey, Sr. deeded
to the Presbyterian Church Trustees: William
Armstrong, Archibald Moore, James Criswell, 1/2
acre of land situated on the west side of Queen
Street |
| 1815 |
A small stone church
was built for the Presbyterian congregation. At
this time, the minister was serving both the
Waynesburg (as McVeytown was then known) and
Newton Hamilton congregations |
| 1828 |
Charter for Waynesburg
Congregation was granted. Dec 18, 1828. Framed
charter is in the narthex of the church |
| 1830's |
Dr. Abraham Rothrock
built a home on Queen Street |
| 1833 |
Stone church building
became too small so it was torn down and the new
brick church was built for $2,500.00 on the same
site. The contractors were Cunningham and
Bogle. Also on this date: Incorporation of the
viliage of McVeytown in honor of John McVey who
owned the land upon which the town was founded. |
| 1837 |
Dr. Abraham Rothrock
built a brick home on Market Street with a wooden
addition that served as his office |
| 1838 |
Wayne Congregation
near Newton Hamilton separated from McVeytown |
| 1857 |
The Church rented the
property owned by Dr. Abraham Rothrock for the
manse on Queen Street |
| 1863 |
Church bought the
house property being used for the manse form Dr.
Rothrock for $1,500.00 |
| 1871 |
By decree of Mifflin
County Court, April 10, the Presbyterian
Congreation of Waynesburg was changed to the
Presbyterian Congregation of McVeytown |
| 1874 |
During this year the
church was remodeled and enlarged for $8,000.00.
At this time the trompe l'oeil painting behind
the pulpit was done, and also the Christ painting
on the ceiling. It was said "this was one of
the most beautiful churches in central
Pennaylvania". |
| 1882 |
Sabbath School
established |
| 1896 |
50 new members were
added in one year. |
| 1917 |
Midmer Organ was
installed with the help of the Carnegie
Foundation Fund |
| 1929 |
Mother's Day: church
fire with mostly smoke damage |
| 1930's |
First choir robes were
worn. New robes in 1950's, 1973 & 1990's |
| 1933 |
150th Anniversary of
congregation - 100th Anniversary of church
building - 100th Anniversary of incorporation of
McVeytown |
| 1945 |
August: Gothic steeple
struck by lightening. September: Gothic steeple
struck by lightening. New steeple built, but not
as high |
| 1950 |
Name changed to United
Presbyterian Church of McVeytown |
| 1956 |
Midmer Organ was
renovated and a new console installed. Choir loft
was enlarged and one pew was removed from in
front of the loft |
| 1958 |
June 14 & 15:
175th Anniversary. During the time of Rev. Edward
J. Ardis was minister, the F.E.Andrews Memorial
Building was erected |
| 1967 |
Church redecorated
with new carpet and later new seat covers |
| 1968 |
Carillon of Bells
installed on organ in memory of Frank Ross
Macklin |
| 1976 |
Total church
membership at 259 and Sunday School at 210. |
| 2008 |
October 12, 225th
Anniversary |
McVeytown
Presbyterian Church