From History of Perth County 1825-1902
by William Johnston, published in 1903

The Baptist church was organized in 1859, and meetings held in a log house on Cobourg Street and the police office. Its principal promoters were T. J. Birtch, D. Davis, and Thomas Campbell.   Rev. R. McLelland was first minister.   At this period it had a membership of 14, now increased to over 300.   During 1860 a frame church was erected, where service was held till 1889, when the present brick edifice was built at a cost of about $12,000.   A Sabbath school was organized about 1865, with a few pupils, now increased to about 140, under the superintendence of Mr. George McLagan.   Rev. W. J. McKay, B.A., B.D., is pastor, under whose ministrations steady progress is being made.