In the eighteen century, men and women immigrating to America from Scotland and Northern Ireland were searching for new homes in the American colonies. These immigrants longed to worship God as they pleased. To fulfill their desire for freedom of worship, in 1753 a group called Covenanter or Seceder Presbyterians formed the Octorara Seceders congregation. In 1754 they were able to build their first church building. These settlers, inspired by their devotion to Jesus Christ, were building a piece of American history. Their leadership during the American Revolution is particularly noteworthy. Their church is now known as the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church, and it is located at 1188 Valley Road, Quarryville, PA 17566.