Demopolis in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Trinity Episcopal Church

Established by the Rev. Caleb S. Ives

— January 31, 1834 —

Trinity Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

1. Trinity Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The first church building, a frame structure built in 1857, was burned by Federal troops during their occupation of Demopolis.

The present church building was erected in 1870 and forms the nave. The transepts were added in 1896 and the bell tower in 1910.

While camped in Demopolis, the Rt. Reverend Leonidas Polk, Bishop of Louisiana and Lieut General of the Confederate Army, often worshipped at Trinity.

Erected 1976 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 32° 31.169′ N, 87° 50.341′ W. Marker is in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. It is at the intersection of North Main Avenue and West Lyon Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North Main Avenue, Demopolis AL 36732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

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,

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: Temple B’Nai Jeshurun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marengo County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Bluff Hall (about 400 feet

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away); The Demopolis Opera House / Lillian Hellman And (about 600 feet away); White Bluff (about 700 feet away); Robertson Banking Company / Mayer Brothers (about 700 feet away); Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Demopolis.

Trinity Episcopal Church Marker North View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

2. Trinity Episcopal Church Marker North View

Trinity Episcopal Church Marker South View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Marker South View

Trinity Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

4. Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church Bell Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010

5. Trinity Episcopal Church Bell Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.