PISGAH BEGINNINGS

“In 1832, a log church building was erected by some Presbyterian founders, six miles East of Jacksonville, to which the name Pisgah was given. Occasional services were held until 1833, when Rev. Wm. Gallaher became the pastor. In 1839, a new frame building was erected to take the place of the old log structure. Rev. Gallaher continued as pastor for a term of 33 years, when he was succeeded by his nephew, Rev. Thomas Gallaher. He, in time, was succeeded by Rev. W.D. Sanders, who continued for several years. The present pastor is Rev. W.N. Steele. From this church, the station on the J.,N.W. & S.E. Railroad, derives its name. This is merely a railroad station, containing a depot and warehouse. Considerable shipping is done from this station, consisting mostly of grain, of which large quantities are raised in the immediate neighborhood.”

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