Camden's most visible landmark set on the hill in Menangle Road overlooking the town of Camden with its spire visible for many miles around is built on land donated by the Macarthurs.Bishop Broughton laid the foundation stone in 1840. The design is attributed to Colonial Architect Mortimer Lewis, the building contractor being Richard Basden. The 386,000 bricks used were made by James Lacey from clay from Mr. Davies' property. The stone was quarried at "Denbigh" and laid by Buchan. The brickwork was done by Richard Basden and the timberwork by Jonathan Wheeler. Craftsman Le Fevre used locally cut shingles for the roof.
The consecration of the Church took place on 7th June 1849. The first Rector of the Parish was Reverend Dr. Forrest 1839-1848. The East Window in the chancel completed in 1872 is dedicated to the memory of James Macarthur who died in 1867.
The Rectory, which adjoins church grounds in Menangle Road, was built in 1859 on land given for the purpose by the Macarthurs. The builder was Richard Basden.
This two-storeyed building has small-paned windows and timber shutters. The front verandah facing East across the Nepean River to Elderslie was removed about twenty years ago and replaced with a portico.