The unknown builder closely followed plans published by architect Richard Upjohn in his 1852 book Rural Architecture.

[2] Exterior features of the Gothic Revival structure include lancet windows, pointed arch doorways and vertical board and batten sheathing.

The building originally had a square bell tower on the corner to the left of the current main front entrance, but this was not rebuilt when the church was relocated in 1878 to Martin's Station.

Following the post-war decline of Cahaba, the church was dismantled in 1878 and moved 11 miles (18 km) to the village of Martin's Station, where it was reassembled and continued to serve an Episcopal congregation for several decades.

[1] During the academic year 2006–2007, students from Auburn University's Rural Project carefully dismantled the church building so that it could be moved back to Cahaba and reassembled at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park.