In 1855 the Presbyterians organized, and in 1866 built a church.
The Lutheran church was organized in 1865, by Rev. C. Thayer.
Under the preaching of Rev. M. Guild the Episcopal church was organized in 1872. Previous to this date Revs. Breck, Wilcoxson and Peabody had labored from time to time. The Catholic church was organized by Rev. Father Vervais in 1860. In 1868 a church edifice was built.
The following social and benevolent orders have organizations in Prescott:
| Northwestern Lodge, A. F. and A. M | organized | 1856 |
| Prescott Lodge, I. O. O. F | " | 1868 |
| Lodge No. 319, I. O. G. T | " | 1876 |
| Prescott Juvenile Temple, No. 108 | " | 1877 |
| Prescott Temple of Honor | " | 1878 |
| Converse Post, G. A. R. | " | 1884 |
| Pierce County Agricultural Society, O. T. Maxon, president | " | 1859 |
The Agricultural Society has fair grounds just east of the city, well arranged, with a half mile race track, and buildings in good condition. Fairs are held annually. Pine Glen cemetery is situated on the bluff half a mile below the city. It was established in 1856. Nature has done much for the site. The view of the Mississippi valley is unobstructed for a distance of from twelve to twenty miles on the south, and to the bend of the river bluffs above Hastings. The grounds are handsomely laid out and adorned with shrubbery.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Prescott has suffered severely from fires. The following is a partial list of losses:
The latter was insured for $20,000. Total loss, nearly $75,000.