Erected between 1852 and 1854, this large limestone dwelling housed the rector of nearby St. Andrew's church and complemented the massive construction of that building. The rectory, built for the Reverend William Cockran was one of the first stone…
Beginning in 1828 the Rev. W. Cockran held religious services in the homes of settlers in this area. In 1829 he established a permanent residence at Grand Rapids on the Red River and by 1831 had built a small wooden church. His growing congregatio…