Olde Towne in Portsmouth, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Trinity Church

Photographed By Laura Troy, November 12, 2007

1. Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. Built in 1762 as the Parish Church of Portsmouth Parish, established in 1761. Later named Trinity; Enlarged in 1829; Remodeled in 1893. Colonel William Crawford, founder of Portsmouth in 1752, was a member of the first Vestry. Buried here is Commodore James Barron, Commander of the U.S. Frigate Chesapeake when attacked by H.M.S. Leopard in 1807; the result was his celebrated duel with Stephen Decatur in 1820. The graves of many Revolutionary patriots are here.

Erected 1948 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Q8A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 36° 50.082′ N, 76° 18.063′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is in Olde Towne. Marker is on Court Street north of King Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth VA 23704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portsmouth Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commodore Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norfolk County Court House (about 300 feet away);

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Towne Square (about 300 feet away); The 1846 Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Court Street Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Monumental Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Court Street Baptist Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . . Trinity Episcopal Church-Our History. (Submitted on October 14, 2010, by James Thomson of Chesapeake, United States.)

Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy, November 12, 2007

2. Trinity Church

The Court Yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy, November 12, 2007

3. The Court Yard

Virginia Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy, November 12, 2007

4. Virginia Historic Landmark

Trinity Church has been registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark pursant to the authority vested in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Act of 1966

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy, November 12, 2007

5. National Register of Historic Places

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

Commodore James Barron's Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy

6. Commodore James Barron's Grave

Marker on Commodore James Barron's Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Laura Troy

7. Marker on Commodore James Barron's Grave

Commodore James Barron, U.S.N.
Senior Officer aboard the Frigate Chesapeake
Placed by Fort Norfolk Chapter
U.S. Daughters of 1812

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,357 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2009, by Kristin Rollins of Portsmouth, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Laura Troy of Burke, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.