Settlers started coming to the south side of the Raccoon River in 1855. There was no bridge to cross the river so they began to form religious classes with their neighbors and started meeting in homes. These settlers had come from New Rumley, Ohio and were Untied Brethren members. In early 1873, ground was bought from Simon Shambaugh for a church and cemetery. The members of the building committee were Rev. Roberts, Adam Shambaugh and Jacob Gutshall.

In the spring of 1873 construction began at a cost of $2700. The church was completed and dedicated on September 10, 1873. There were 34 adults in the first congregation.

In 1907, the original building was modernized at a cost of $2000. A furnace was installed, and a stained glass window and belfry were added. On September 9, 1923, the congregation celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at a basket dinner attended by 300 persons.

Like many rural churches, the congregation dwindled and could not sustain itself. The property was sold in 1953 and eventually became a private residence.

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