St. Simon's Mission for African-Americans met here from 1902 to 1964. Begun in 1896 by the Willes family, the church building was moved here in 1902. The land, once part of John Eversfield's estate Hackthorne Heath, was purchased by Susan Willes from the Hooe family. Pauli Murray, a noted Episcopal priest, lived here from 1921 to 1931. The longest serving rector was Samuel H. White, from 1934 to 1952. The Croom Industrial and Agricultural Institute adjoined this property. The chapel and rectory were deconsecrated and torn down in 1976. The cemetery lies south of this site.