160 Unusual Things to See in Ontario -- Paris Plains Stone Church

Built by the free labour of its own congregation with stones gathered from nearby fields, the Paris Plains Church was completed and dedicated in 1845. It is a fine example of a type of cobblestone construction seldom found elsewhere in Canada.

An American stonemason, Levi Boughton, was responsible for introducing this type of construction to the area. In 1835 Boughton and his wife, Sida Mann, moved to Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Three years later they settled in nearby Paris Plains. Boughton was a busy Baptist, businessman, and father of 16 children. According to historical records, he did quite well for himself professionally. In addition to his success as a sought-after builder, he owned 4 houses. Over two decades in the mid- to late 1800s he decorated Paris’ streets with the unique building style not seen elsewhere in Ontario. These cobblestone buildings still stand in Paris today.

The first minister, the Rev. John Law, served from 1845-47, and the church remained active in the Methodist Conference until services were discontinued in 1921. The building was restored in 1948 as a memorial to the pioneers of the community.

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