In May 1886, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sinclair were instrumental in getting neighbors together to organize a Sunday School and have church services for English speaking people. Rev. O. D. Purinton of the Baptist Church of Cooperstown was invited to conduct the services which were held in the Sinclair School, later known as the Mills School. When he was unable to take charge, Rev. Burns or Rev. Downs of the Methodist Church in Cooperstown or Rev. Clapp, State Sunday School Superintendent, had charge.
In the spring of 1899, discussions for a permanent organization were held. Sentiment favored Hannaford as the place to erect a church building. On May 20, 1900, the First Presbyterian Church of Hannaford was organized under the direction of the Fargo Presbytery.
Officers of the church were: Elders Daniel Sinclair, Duncan Sinclair and Donald Campbell;
Trustees W. J. Langdon, W. I. Hyde, Archie Sinclair,
with J. B. Armstrong, treasurer.
In the spring of 1902, Rev. J. N. Carnine of Emporia, Kansas., arrived to serve as minister at an annual salary of $1,700. The church site was donated by W. J. Langdon. Late in the summer the foundation was laid but the building was not completed until the next spring. On August 2, 1903, the church was dedicated. One noteworthy fact is that on the day of dedication all the bills had been paid so there was no plea for financial assistance. In 1911, a building was purchased for a manse.
In 1932, it was decided to combine with Cooperstown and hire one minister for both places, the minister to live in Cooperstown.
The church was closed in 1973. The building and lots were sold to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Peterson and their home is built where the church building once stood. Officers at the time of closing were:
Elders Mrs. George Kerber, Dr. O. H. Hoffman and Mrs. Amanda Grover;
Trustees Richard Kerber, Lloyd Campbell and A. C. Brown;
Treasurer A. C. Brown.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 68