Mémorial 35063-025 Woodstock, ON

[plaque/plaque]

ST. PAUL`S CHURCH 1834

this church was completed in 1834 shortly after the
founding of the community. It was financed through the
efforts of Admiral Henry Vansittart and constructed under
the direction of his agent. Captain Andrew Drew R.N. The
Admiral also pledged maintenance of its first incumbent.
the Rev. William Bettridge, who served the congregation
1834-79. During the Rebellion of 1837 the building became
a temporary jail for prisoners captured by local militia.
St. Paul's was consecrated in 1838 by Bishop G.J. Mountain.
The chancel was added to the original structure in 1843
and the transepts in 1851.

Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.