The History of Highland Church

In 1877 on the same location, a frame building was constructed. Highland began a full time program in October 1934. The first manse was constructed in the early 1940's. The present manse is at 140 Windmill, Paducah, KY.

The first elders of Highland were W. A. Lilly, A. J. Griffin, J. A. Morrison, G. A. Morrison, and W. J. Agnew.

Originally Highland was a part of the nearest Presbytery which was in Obion, Tennessee. October 8, 1881 Highland became a part of Mayfield Presbytery Kentucky Synod. Since 1988 Highland has been a part of Covenant Presbytery Synod of the Midwest.

The educational annex at Highland was built in the mid 1950's, with a new brick sanctuary replacing the 1877 frame structure in 1965. In 1990, a new sanctuary was added to the existing structure. As a result of a thoughtful and God-inspired gift by Geneva Warr, Highland added and dedicated a Community Outreach Center in the year 2000.

G. A. Morrison and his family had also set aside a portion of land on Lovelaceville Road for a cemetery. In this burial place several of Highland's early fathers have been laid to rest. One of Highland's pastors, Rev. W. T. Milburn, who also organized Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church is also buried there.

Several young men from the Highland Church family have entered the full time ministry. They are Glen Moore, L. E. Moore, Jr., Terry Maynard, Claire Albright, and Glen Finley.

It is impossible to name all those who have served as elders in the Highland Church, but some of those who have served include:

Thirty-four pastors have served Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church, including the present pastor, Rev. Terry Vasseur, who was called to preach at Highland in 2004.