Before 1789 Caswell Presbyterian Church began as part of Moore’s Creek Church (operating as a free church) and was first located on Widow Moore’s Creek. When the church burned, it was moved to a location believed to be near Moore’s Creek crossing (now Highway 53). In 1858 Fayetteville Presbytery organized the existing church as Moore’s Creek Presbyterian Church. In 1870 the congregation moved to Point Caswell (a riverboat landing). When that church burned, the congregation rebuilt on the old Fayetteville Rd. (Slocum Trail). In 1909 a lot was purchased in the town of Atkinson (which was on the railroad line) and services began in the present church. In 1914

Today Caswell Presbyterian Church is a 68 member church with an average worship attendance of 49. There are 51 enrolled in church school with an average attendance of 36. Caswell’s annual operating budget is $60,000. The church has no debt and a savings of $60,000. There is no annual stewardship campaign, no full-time staff and no deacons. There is a rotating Session. The pastor is a retired minister who works 17 hours a week as a supply pastor from nearby Wilmington. He is in his sixth year of service. A musician is employed 2 days a week and a janitor works 1 day a week.