Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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The Otepopo Presbyterian Church is a white stone building with a spire, which is a prominent landmark for many miles around. The Presbyterian Church first held services in the district in 1863; and the first portion of the church was erected in 1869. The building was enlarged ten years later. As it was designed to serve a wide district, accommodation was provided for 500 worshippers, but of late years churches have been erected at Maheno and at Kakanui, and divine service is held at each branch every Sabbath. The land attached to the Otepopo church is about one acre and a half in extent, and there are ten acres connected with the manse, which is a picturesque eight-roomed building partly in Oamaru stone and partly in wood. The Rev. D. McIvor is minister in charge.