This property was one designed by a prominent architect, T.S. Scott of Montreal, the same architect who designed the Parliamentary Library in Ottawa in 1875/76. The church was constructed by Henry Sims, the son-in-law to Alpheus Jones, an early setter of Prescott. The congregation dates back to 1821 with many of the Town’s founding families connected to the church.

The property has design value or physical value because it is a rare, unique, representative or early example of a style, type, expression, material or construction method. The church is an excellent example of Gothic architecture which was popular in ecclesiastical and civic buildings of the 19th century.

The property has design value or physical value because it displays a high degree of craftsmanship or artistic merit. There are numerous stained-glass windows.

The property has historical value or associative value because it demonstrates or reflects the work or ideas of an architect, artist, builder, designer or theorist who is significant to a community. S. Scott was the architect of the church as well as of the Parliamentary Library in Ottawa and Nesfield Ward was the stonemason for the church. Mr. Ward is credited with the construction of many buildings in Prescott.

The property has contextual value because it is a landmark. The top of the tower is listed as a navigational point on navigation charts for the St. Lawrence River

It is speculated that the size of the church may indicate a large number of English immigrants during that time period. This speculation, if accurate, contributes to our understanding of the community.