801 Jackson Street S.E.

Circa 1900

Sanctuary Tour & Holiday Market

In 1888, a group of sixteen men and women met with Reverend John Davies to organize Westminster Presbyterian Church. Reverend Davies was originally sent to New Decatur by the Presbyterian Home Missions Board to organize the church. In April 1888 Reverend Davies visited the Board to obtain a full-time pastor for the newly organized church; however, upon his return to New Decatur, he was not allowed to leave the train because of a yellow fever epidemic. The next spring, Reverend E. Horace Porter came to New Decatur to serve as Westminster’s first pastor. When Reverend Porter arrived, he found there was no church building, only an empty lot. With the help of a few willing members, Reverend Porter rebuild the church, both physically and spiritually. Westminster Presbyterian Church is registered as an American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site by the Presbyterian Historical Association. You will not want to miss touring the magnificent church sanctuary nor will you want to miss their annual Holiday Market held in the church’s fellowship hall from 2 pm until 7 pm on December 12th. This unforgettable place of worship is sure to be a favorite tour site again this year.