With the cornerstone laid on August 24, 1837 by Bishop Purcell and Father Martin Kundig, St. Patrick is one of the oldest churches in the area. The original building was completed in October 1841.
In 1860, the then Pastor, Fr. Cornelius Daly invited the Sisters of Charity to found and run a parish school which was established in September 1860. St. Patrick's Academy was a boarding school for boys and girls aged 5-14. The tuition for ten months of room, board and tuition was $125.00. In 1891, the Sisters of Charity began a new school called St. Vincent Academy. St. Patrick's Academy closed in 1931 due to the effects of the Great Depression. St. Vincent Academy lasted until 1953.
Between 1875 and 1877, the bell tower, balcony and entrance were completed.
The sacristy and rectory were built between the years 1906-1907.
