[1] The current structure was constructed in 1896 from local granite and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
At the turn of the 20th century, Grace Episcopal Church clergy and members founded five additional Episcopal mission congregations in Burke County, North Carolina, most of which included a chapel and school.
Today, Grace Hospital is part of the Blue Ridge Healthcare System.
[2] From there, Grace members went on to start the first Red Cross chapter in Burke County, the first hospice in Burke County, and the first Boy Scouts troop for deaf scouts in the United States.
[3] Today, Grace continues its commitment to serving the community in many ways.