Swedesboro in Gloucester County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trinity Church

Photographed By Don Morfe, November 27, 2014

1. Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. As early as 1638, Swedes settled, farmed along the Raccoon Creek. In 1703, Trinity Church was founded along Kings Highway as the first Swedish Church in New Jersey and the third Swedish Church in America. The original Swedish log cabin church was replaced by the present building in 1784.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 39° 44.982′ N, 75° 18.402′ W. Marker is in Swedesboro, New Jersey, in Gloucester County. Marker is on Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swedesboro NJ 08085, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Swedish Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity "Old Swedes" Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Skirmish at Swedesboro (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stratton Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); William Mullica House (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bodo Otto (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Mullica House (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Swedesboro.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, November 27, 2014

2. Trinity Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.