THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Presbyterian Church

Many of the earliest settlers in the district were Scots, it is hardly surprising therefore, to note that the earliest form of Christian worship in the valley, was that of the Scots Church (refer to history of the Presbyterian Church).

Archibald Simpson was appointed minister of the Leigh in 1854, and after his arrival the first services were conducted in Inverleigh at Robert Hope's (see original inhabitants) house. George Russell supplied Mr. Simpson with a house and soon after his arrival began collecting subscriptions from the people to build a wooden structure in Shelford, which could be used as both church and school.

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