The City of Wyoming (meaning Beautiful Valley to the Native Americans who nurtured this land) grew along the Mill Creek and later the Miami-Erie Canal. Settlers from the east coast were flocking to Pittsburgh along Forbes Trail and then onward via flatboat to Cincinnati, the first major city at the edge of the frontier. North of the bustling city, these stalwart pioneers found home in what is known locally as, “the Valley Scots Irish.” Presbyterians were among the many German immigrants and other pioneers. They were undaunted in their desire to create a church in their small town.  At first, they walked the 1.5 miles to the Presbyterian Church in Lockland, but muddy roads and flooded creeks encouraged them to build a church in Wyoming just below the well-used Native American trail now known as Springfield Pike.

 

These generations forged a steadfast character in these early Presbyterians. They weathered storms, fought in wars, braved economic and cultural challenges. Many of these PCW members became business and industrial leaders in the community.

 

Their strong faithful character is displayed in the classic stone structure that is the worship center today.  Every Sunday, the church is filled with music, joyful laughter, greetings, and stories of what God did in someone’s life. And many still walk to the church every Sunday!