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

The Congregational church was founded in 1862 by Rev. Mr. Durant. From a small beginning this congregation has been quite successful, having now a membership of 70 with about 150 adherents. A neat church building has been erected at a cost of $12,000, a large portion of which was donated by one of its members. A Sabbath school is also conducted, having an attendance of 70 pupils, with Mr. Louis Moir as superintendent. This congregation is now in charge of Rev. G. A. Mackenzie.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, "Missouri Synod," was organized in 1859 by Rev. Mr. Hengerer, and was composed of 18 families. A small frame church was erected in 1863. Progress in this church has been steady since its inception, and a new brick building has been constructed at a cost of $3,000. There are now in connection with this church about 66 members, together with adherents numbering 356 souls. Rev. J. C. Spilman is pastor, and conducts a Sabbath school, having an attendance of 70 pupils.

The Centennial church of the Evangelical Association is a modern organization, service being first held in a brick cottage in 1888. Its principal promoters were Henry Ender, Robert Heideman, and Peter Dierlamm. Only eight members composed the first congregation. In this church there has been marked progress, it having now a membership of 220. In 1900 a very fine brick edifice was erected at a cost of nearly $11,000. During 1888 a Sabbath school was also organized, with an attendance of 12 pupils, now increased to about 300, with Mr. A. Knechtel as superintendent. Present minister is Rev. W. A. Hehn.