First Congregational Church of LaGrange

First Congregational Church. We invite your attention to the west wing, the portion that includes the bell tower. A wooden church which had stood on the site gave way in 1892 to the west wing, which is the only remaining evidence of early churches in La Grange. Other churches were organized earlier than this one, but all have been either burned or razed. The west wing, now known as the “Founders’ Room,” is dedicated to the pioneers of the church, a group which includes such prominent names as Cossitt, Vial, and Fox.

The south window is dedicated to one of the original deacons; the southeast windows was donated by the “king’s Daughters,” an organization of young Women who met and sewed for charity; and the southwest window was donated by Reverend Harrison’s Bible Class. The “Normal Class,” which is believed to have been a training class for Sunday School teachers, were honored by the dedication of the northwest window to them. The lily window on the north is thought to be associated with Mrs. Cossitt, who was a tower of strength to the church and who furnished lilies from her garden and inaugurated “Lily Sunday.” The large west window was donated in 1903 as a Thanksgiving offering by the congregation.