Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trinity Church

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

1. Trinity Church Marker

Inscription.
First church on site in 1746. Present edifice, built in 1809, retains original tower. Became a cathedral of the Diocese in 1944.

Erected 1964 by State of New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 40° 44.42′ N, 74° 10.158′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Trinity Church (here, next to this marker); Washington Passed Beneath this Tower (here, next to this marker); First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey (here, next to this marker); Griffith Piano Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Symington House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey (about 300 feet away); Training Place (about 300 feet away); Philip Kearny (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

2. Trinity Church Marker

The sign has weathered but remains legible.

Marker on Broad Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

3. Marker on Broad Street

Church and marker are located on the north end of Military Park in Newark.

Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

4. Trinity Church

During the Revolutionary War, this Loyalist church was occupied by both sides at different times. The original tower can be seen in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.