The new settlers first built crude wooden lean-tos to live in, and set to work on the more important task – building a church. They named the church Old White Meeting House, after the Reverend John White of England, who had supported their emigration.
The new settlers initially constructed rudimentary wooden shelters to reside in, and began on their most significant undertaking – constructing a church. They christened the church Old White Meeting House, after Reverend John White of England, who had backed their emigration.