This home was used for many years as the residence for the Presbyterian Minister. It was built in 1910 by W. W. Williams and his son Harry. The first minister to occupy the manse was the Rev. George Taylor. It was continuously used by the ministers of the church with the exception of two years during World War II when it was impossible to get a minister, owing to so many serving as chaplains to the armed forces.

In 1957, the congregation decided to make considerable alterations and repairs to the manse. Before the newly called minister, Rev. Lloyd R. Swenson arrived, members of the congregation worked together to complete the project. They installed a new bathroom, new floor covering, new heating system new electric wiring and painted inside and out. The manse is presently undergoing similar improvements and will be rented but still owned by the Presbyterian Church.

Source: First Presbyterian 75th anniversary celebration brochure, 1965

This home is still owned and managed by the Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Point, and is once again the manse and home of the Presbyterian Minister, Sandra Collins and her husband, Don. The photograph shown on the left was contributed by Don Collins, August 2008.

[Note: Previous information showed that the manse was built in the fall of 1909, but this newspaper article indicates it was the following year.]
The building committee of the Presbyterian church has let the contract for the construction of the manse to W.W. Williams, who expects to begin work on the residence as soon as the weather permits.