Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Church of the Holy Trinity

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024

1. Church of the Holy Trinity Marker

Inscription. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 32° 20.861′ N, 90° 52.795′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of South Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 South St, Vicksburg MS 39180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Natchez Trace Corridor

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vicksburg-Warren-County Memorial. (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Steeples (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louisiana Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away); Cherry Street (about 300 feet away); Rose Garden (about 300 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 400 feet away); C S Headquarters Stevenson's Division (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vicksburg.

Regarding Church of the Holy Trinity. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

On September 29, 1869, sixty Vicksburg residents petitioned the Right Reverend William M. Green, bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi, for the creation of a new parish in the south part of the city, to be named Holy Trinity. Consent was quickly given, and services began shortly thereafter at a local academy. Recognizing the Greek and Gothic traditions
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024

2. Church of the Holy Trinity Marker
as "old fashioned," the senior wardens of Holy Trinity selected for their permanent place of worship the Romanesque Revival style, which they called "Norman." Within a year the vestry had received the final design for their magnificent building from Edward C. Jones, an architect active in Charleston, South Carolina, c. 1848-1861, but at this time established in Memphis, Tennessee. … The cornerstone was laid on October 31, 1870 …

Because the expense of building such an ambitious church as Holy Trinity far exceeded the congregation's immediate resources, it is not surprising to find that its construction spanned a twenty-four year period. Ten years after construction began, the first service was held within its unfinished interior on March 28, 1880, but it was not until 1894 that Holy Trinity stood completed, having cost a total of approximately $70,000.

Also see . . .
1. Church of the Holy Trinity (PDF). National Register nomination for the church, which was listed in 1978. (Prepared by William C. Allen; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on April 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Church of the Holy Trinity.

Church of the Holy Trinity image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 11, 2024

3. Church of the Holy Trinity

The church was built with red brick and features a large tower that reaches a height of 125 feet, arched and circular windows, buttresses, and elaborate brickwork, especially on the tower and east facade. It also features six Tiffany stained glass windows. Holy Trinity is also known for a notable event in its history called the "Estornelle affair". (M. Ben, Clio: Your Guide to History, January 29, 2021) (Submitted on April 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Adorned with Tiffany windows, The Church of the Holy Trinity in Mississippi is a true work of art. Construction of the church was completed in 1880. The stained glass windows, which were paid for mainly by donations from Civil War veterans around the country, were added to Holy Trinity in the years that followed. (By Daniella DiRienzo; Only in Your State magazine, February 28, 2020) (Submitted on April 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.