Duff’s Presbyterian Church/East Presbyterian Church - Digital Archive

Biographical Info

The East Presbyterian Church in Puslinch was built in 1854 of Guelph dolomite. Dr. Alexander Duff was a zealous pioneer missionary from the Church of Scotland, who preached there, and the church was subsequently re-named “Duff’s Presbyterian Church.” In 1903, Morriston-based stonemason John Hingleman built a Norman-style tower with lancet windows into the entrance of the original one-storey stone structure, being notably sympathetic to the original stonework, and matching it as closely as possible. Gaelic services were held at the church until the late nineteenth century. The Crown Cemetery across the road is associated with the church, the original log church was on what is now cemetery property.

Duff’s Presbyterian Church is historically associated with Scottish immigration and culture, Gaelic language, and the Crown Cemetery, which is located directly across the road.