The Brownella Cottage-Grace Episcopal Church & Rectory complex is significant not only for its unique architecture but also for its associations with Bishop William Montgomery Brown, one of the most fascinating individuals in Galion's history and probably in the history of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the twentieth century, for he was, according to his obituary, "the first Bishop of his communion to be tried for heresy since the Reformation, and the first of any creed in America to be disposed for heretical teachings."

Brownella Cottage was Brown's home from its construction 1885-1887 to his death in 1937, except for the years in Arkansas. Paid for by Mary Scranton Bradford, the wealthy philanthropist of Cleveland, the house was built for Brown and his wife, Ella Scranton Bradford, the niece and adopted daughter of Brown's benefactress, reflecting the Bradford wealth and high style of the 1880s architecture in the United States. The house is totally unlike any other house of its period in Galion, and it is clear that no expense was spared in its construction.

The house is the design of Cleveland architect Clarence O. Arey. Architecturally, the cottage complex (house and carriage house) is important as an example of late nineteenth century architecture unique to Galion but similar to the large suburban cottages being built through New England by architects like McKim, Mead, and White or to country houses in England built at this time. There are Queen Anne style features in the tower, but it is not a pure example of this style. There are also Stick and Shingle style elements represented, as well.

The large lot and spacious setting of the house, with the house, carriage house, and study interconnected by glass-enclosed walkways, adds to the suburban setting of the complex, which is just a few blocks from uptown Galion. The study was originally the second home of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Galion and was built in 1866; it served as the church until the third building was erected in 1881.

When a building or home has a rich history, naturally rumors abound that the place is haunted. Such is the case with Brownella Cottage in Galion, Ohio.

The cottage was home to Bishop William Brown who was tried for Heresy by the Episcopal Church in 1920 becoming the first person to be tried on those charges since the reformation of the Christian Church in the middle ages.

After the Bishop's passing Brownella Cottage sat empty for fifty years. Afterwards a caretaker of the cottage resided at Brownella. It was during the caretaker's stay that he began noticing things going bump in the night.

The Galion Historical Society soon took over care for the house and Barry Moneysmith along with his wife Cathy took over the upkeep and tours that are featured at the Brownella Cottage and Museum.

Barry Moneysmith explained some of the supernatural activity as well as instruments used to record the activity saying, "Well I say a lot of the stuff will show up on voice recorders afterwards good EVP's."

"What we have been noticing here recently is flashlight activity where we do a flashlight test. Lay a flashlight on a bed or dresser and ask for it to be turned on and off and it does on command. We use dousing rods or divining rods and we get those to cross for yes and no also. The shadow play, a lot of shadow-play in the house; especially with a calm night we will be able to tell if the trees are moving or not,"

Moneysmith continued During Friday's Investigation Mary Wilson and Jason LeMaster made a trip from Columbus to see the cottage firsthand. Wilson enjoyed the trip saying, "I thought the experience here at the cottage was absolutely wonderful very rich history as far as our tour; I thought the tour guides were great." Wilson continued, "The spirits were out and about tonight which made it also an awesome night. People should really come check this place out. It's not scary. It was enjoyable and fun and it was a great experience."

LeMaster experienced seeing shadow figures during the tour. LeMaster explained the experience saying, "It seemed like we would be in one room and they would stay in the next room away but they were making themselves known".