This building was consecrated May 3rd of this year. The congregation is small and weak as yet. The work is in its infancy. St. Agnes’, however, is to be the center of a large and important missionary work. To kind friends outside of the Diocese, and a few within, we are indebted for this beautiful building, chiefly to Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of New York, who donated bell, windows, etc., as well as a large contribution towards the building. It is, therefore, a memorial of their dear little daughter in Paradise.

(Source: The Rev. John A. Deal, Parochial Report, St. Agnes’, Franklin, 1888 Journal of Convention, 86-87)