Tracing its roots back more than 150 years, Calhoun Presbyterian Church has a long and proud history. Some highlights from a century and a half of ministry include:

·         1874: Church is re-chartered with 15 members. The Rev. Joseph Hillhouse is elected pastor. ·         1920's: Part of church property is sold to pay for a new two-story, rock church built by Laurens Hillhouse at a cost of $10,000, while he is on leave from a foreign mission assignment. ·         1950's: Church goes off Presbytery financial support. ·         1960's: Sanctuary is remodeled and new manse is purchased as former one is converted for use as church school, nursery and church office. ·         1973: First woman, Mac Walter, is elected as an elder. ·         1979: Church hires first part-time secretary, Corrie Gunning. Membership passes the 100 mark. ·         1989: Trammell Street church is sold to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church for $100,000 and congregation builds new $700,000 church on Red Bud Road. ·         1995: The Jerry and Doris King Preschool opened its doors to help meet the needs of working parents in Calhoun. ·         1997: Church spends a year celebrating its 150th Anniversary. Membership passes the 200 mark. ·         2000: Session votes to do away with traditional pledge cards, choosing instead to live on a "faith" budget. ·         2001: Church budget surpasses the $200,000 for the first time.