Trinity Episcopal Church (Columbus, Georgia)

Trinity Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church located in Columbus, Georgia.

Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church in 2011
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Location1130 1st Ave, Columbus GA 31901
Country United States
DenominationEpiscopal Church
WebsiteOfficial website
Trinity Episcopal Church
Location1130 1st Ave., Columbus, Georgia
Coordinates32°28′4″N 84°59′28″W / 32.46778°N 84.99111°W / 32.46778; -84.99111
Built1891
Architectural styleGothic Revival
MPSColumbus MRA
NRHP reference No.80001205[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1980
History
Founder(s)Dr. Edwin Louis de Graffenried and local community members
Architecture
StyleGothic Revival
Years built1891
Clergy
RectorRev. Timothy H. Graham

History

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The church was founded in 1834 and was the fifth Episcopal church in the state of Georgia. The first church building was completed in 1837. The current building was built in 1890-91 and formally consecrated in 1892.[2]

 
Trinity Episcopal Church in 1906
 
From the time of its founding and until the completion of its first church building, services were held at the deGraffenried house, at the neighboring Presbyterian house of worship, and at the "Female Academy in Columbus, GA.

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "History". Trinity Episcopal Church. Retrieved October 7, 2011.Text taken directly from website.
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