From Pioneers of Blanshard
by William Johnston, published in 1899

In every Christian country temples have been raised for the worship of the Most High in the decorations and architect's designs of which, in many lands, have been displayed the most matchless conceptions of the human mind and the most splendid operations of human hands.   In her churches St. Marys equals if she does not surpass any other place of her size in Canada.   It was long before she rose to her dignity in this respect, however.   The churches in the town, for many years after better things might have been expected, were not creditable to a place of such importance.   But the trust has been amply redeemed, and the churches of all the denominations today are indicative of a high appreciation by the people of the fact that altars erected to the worship of God should be worthy of Him from whom all blessings flow.

The Knox Presbyterian building constructed in 1880 was destroyed by fire in 1891.

The 2nd Knox Presbyterian building built on the same site as the first was also destroyed by fire.

The 3rd building constructed in 1905 was demolished in 1969.