Trinity in Trinity County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2022
1. Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker
Land for a church site was donated in 1887 by the New York and Texas Land Company, Ltd. A small one room building was erected by 1890. To house its growing numbers, the members redesigned the sanctuary, changes included relocating the entrance, adding a bell tower, and attaching a wing to the north and south sides. The pews were hand-hewn wooden benches, supported by backs decorated with nine-inch spindles.
Several prominent area citizens have been members of this church. The congregation promotes programs such as Sunday school and vacation bible school, and supports civic responsibility through local scholarships and financial patronage of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, and the Trinity Community Cemetery. The church also sponsors a clothing bank, promotes an African American parade and contributes to other social outreach programs. The Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church continues to serve the Trinity area as it has for more than a century.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7974.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
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Location. 30° 56.159′ N, 95° 22.507′ W. Marker is in Trinity, Texas, in Trinity County. Marker is at the intersection of South Robb Street (State Highway 19) and Old Huntsville Highway (Farm to Market Road 1617), on the left when traveling north on South Robb Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 South Robb Street, Trinity TX 75862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Veteran's Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Ranald McDonald House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Red Schoolhouse (approx. half a mile away); Site of Gibson Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Waco, Beaumont, Trinity & Sabine Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Trinity (approx. 0.7 miles away); Charles Nesbitt "Charlie" Wilson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trinity.
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2022
2. The Trinity Chapel A.M.E. Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
