Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Trinity Methodist Church
Mother Church of Savannah Methodism
Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 2008
1. Trinity Methodist Church Marker
Trinity Church is the oldest Methodist Church in a city whose intimate association with John Wesley and George Whitefield gives it a unique place in the history of Methodism.
The cornerstone of the building was laid February 14, 1848, in a ceremony presided over by the Reverend Alfred T. Mann, Pastor. The edifice, which was completed in 1850, is in the Corinthian order of architecture and was designed by John B. Hogg of Savannah.
Prior to the erection of Trinity Church the Methodist congregation in Savannah worshiped in Wesley Chapel on South Broad Street. Among the great preachers of the Methodist Church whose names are associated with the Chapel are Francis Asbury, William Capers, John Howard, James C. Andrew, Ignatus Few, Elijah Sinclair and George F. Pierce. Through their faith and service others have lived more valiantly.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 025-67.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1848.
Location. 32° 4.717′ N, 81° 5.704′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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: Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences (a few steps from this marker); Telfair Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Telfair Family Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Pete Liakakis Government Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Patricks Day Parade (about 500 feet away); John Wesley (about 500 feet away); Tondee's Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, February 1, 2008
2. Trinity Methodist Church and Marker
Historic American Buildings Survey, 1936
3. Trinity Methodist Church
Historic American Engineering Record HABS GA, 26-SAV, 16-1
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,981 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
