Alto Presbyterian Church – Est. 1873

This church building was built in 1873. The church is both on the Presbyterian Historical Register. The church first belonged to Central Mississippi Presbytery then to the Red River Presbytery and later to the Presbytery of the Pines. The first pastor was the Rev. D.A. Campbell and A.B. Cooper served as the first Clerk of the Session.

Presbyterian Church Erected in Alto, ca., 1873

The Richland Beacon-News, Rayville, Louisiana. 22 Mar 1873, Sat. Page 3

The Presbyterian Church just erected in the beautiful and pleasant little villa of Alto is the largest and finest building in that section of the country. On Sunday last, we had the pleasure of listening to the first sermon in this new church, preached by the good and able Pastor, Rev. D.A. Campbell. The house has not yet been dedicated but will be on the third Sabbath in May, by which time it is hoped that it will be finished complete, painted, and paid for.

The day for its dedication is set thus far in the future in order to give the builders ample time for completing what will then be a magnificent edifice, and also with a view to inviting several ministers from a distance to be present on that occasion. Teaching will commence on Friday night before the 3rd Sabbath, and continue until Sunday when the dedication sermon will be delivered. The roads will be in fine condition for traveling by that time and we hope to be present and meet many others from Ravville there also. The building is spacious and will serve a large congregation. Let it be very crowded.

The Richland Beacon-News, Rayville, Louisiana. 22 Mar 1873, Sat. Page 3

Minutes of Alto Presbyterian Church (1879-1953)

LOUISIANA SOCIETY, DAR, GENEALOGICAL RECORDS COMMITTEE REPORT
Series II, Volume 1:
ALTO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ALTO, LOUISIANA
Minutes of the Church Session,
Deeds, and Church Registers
1872 – 1988

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHYARD CEMETERY
ALTO BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
DEED OF ALTO BAPTIST CHURCH

Copied by Mrs. Wilton Orren Bell Jr.
Presented through Chief Tusquahoma Chapter, NSDAR
Mrs. W. R. Olsen, Chairman,
Genealogical Records Committee
Mrs. Norbert Johnson, State Regent

Mrs. Wilton Orren Bell Jr., State Chairman,
Genealogical Records
Mrs. Raymond Fleck, President General
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Mrs. Donald J. Morton, National Chairman
Genealogical Records Committee