The hamlet of Coulson's Hill was named after the Coulson family who settled here in 1822. They donated the land for the two church properties and cemeteries. The Anglican church was built in 1854, the Presbyterian church in1857. The hamlet was the home for a hotel, stagecoach shop, a blacksmith shop and an Orange Hall.
"Erected by Mrs. Sophia Belfry to the memory of ... affectionate Husband: James Belfry, who died Aug. 31, 1849, E. 46 y's, 7 mo. & 6 d. Jac....ed.. mo., ..rtha. July 17 1830, Died 11 y'r, & 10mo. Children of the above" From the Belfry Cemetery
" In memory of John J. Stribling, Who died April 3(?) 1884, Aged 49 Years 4 Mos. & 8 days also William H., son of the above, died Nov 9, 1881, Aged 21 Yrs ... Mos & 14 days"
"In loving memory of my grandparents Andrew Bell 1827-1912 and his wife Sarah Balmer 1823-1898, Erected by Balmer Neilly" Plaque at the gate of St John's Presbyterian Church in Coulson's Hill