John Price Crozer, a textile manufacturer and philanthropist from Upland, funded the construction of the church in 1851.
Construction was completed and the church was dedicated in 1852.
[2] Further improvements to the church were made in 1886 with the addition of a chapel, classrooms and a large recreation room.
[3] Upland Baptist church established chapels at Leiperville and Bridgewater and was involved in organizing the Village Green and South Chester churches.
[4] On February 1, 1955, a fire caused severe damage to the chapel.