St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Trinity Parish Church
Episcopal
Photographed By Craig Swain, August 1, 2011
1. Trinity Parish Church Episcopal Marker
Inscription.
Trinity Parish Church. Episcopal. The Church of England was established in Florida during the British occupation (1763-1783). The Reverend John Forbes held services first in the Spanish Bishop's House then on this site. Later, the ancient Spanish church a short distance south on St. George street was renovated and re-named St. Peters. There Anglican worship continued until the Spanish returned to Florida in 1784., Shortly after Florida became a United States Territory in 1821, the Reverend Andrew Fowler of Charleston, South Carolina, founded the Protestant Episcopal Church in St. Augustine and held first services in the Government House., The cornerstone of the original church, which forms the north transept of this building, was laid June 23, 1825. The church was enlarged to its present form in 1902.
The Church of England was established in Florida during the British occupation (1763-1783). The Reverend John Forbes held services first in the Spanish Bishop's House then on this site. Later, the ancient Spanish church a short distance south on St. George street was renovated and re-named St. Peters. There Anglican worship continued until the Spanish returned to Florida in 1784.
Shortly after Florida became a United States Territory in 1821, the Reverend Andrew Fowler of Charleston, South Carolina, founded the Protestant Episcopal Church in St. Augustine and held first services in the Government House.
The cornerstone of the original church, which forms the north transept of this building, was laid June 23, 1825. The church was enlarged to its present form in 1902.
Erected 1965 by St. Johns County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1917.
Location. 29° 53.529′ N, 81° 18.738′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is at the intersection of King Street and St. George Street, on the right when traveling east on King Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 19, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on September 4, 2011, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
