Trinity Episcopal Church (Staunton, Virginia)

Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal Church
Location 214 West Beverley Street, Staunton, Virginia
Coordinates 38°8′55″N 79°4′31″W / 38.14861°N 79.07528°W / 38.14861; -79.07528Coordinates: 38°8′55″N 79°4′31″W / 38.14861°N 79.07528°W / 38.14861; -79.07528
Area 9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built 1855
Architect Taylor, Edwin M.
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 72001532[1]
VLR # 132-0007
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 5, 1972
Designated VLR January 18, 1972[2]

The Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton VA. is a Gothic Revival style building in Staunton, Virginia. It is an active Episcopal church in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1972.[1] It is located in the Newtown Historic District.

History

The current building is the third church building that has been built on the site. The first church, Augusta Parish Church, had served as the only government of Augusta County until 1780, when the Parish Vestry was dissolved by legislative act.[3] It is the oldest church in Staunton.[4] Founded first as Augusta Parish Church in 1746. In 1747, the Reverend John Hindman became the first rector.

In May 1781, the Virginia General Assembly fled Monticello ahead of advancing British troops, and landed in Staunton, where they set up the assembly in Augusta Parish Church, from June 7 to June 23 of that same year.[5]

The Building

The building contains seven signed Tiffany stained glass windows,[3] and 5 more from Tiffany Studios. The church also offers an outdoor brick labyrinth, which was added in 2010.[6] The first building was completed in 1763. The current building was built in 1855, and expanded in 1870. The interior was refurbished in 1907. The interior was again rebuilt in 1957, due to the addition of a 20-ton organ.[4][7] The current organ was installed in 2000.[8]

At the church

The current rector is the Rev. Dr. Paul S. Nancarrow, who began at Trinity Episcopal, Staunton in 2008.[9] According to the church website, Fr. Nancarrow is particularly interested in the relationship between science and religion[9]

The church has two deacons: the Rev. John P. Wilkinson (Emeritus) and the Rev. Becky McDaniel. The Rector Emeritus is the Rev. Dr. John D. Lane.[9]

The church website lists office hours as Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, except in summer, when the office closes at 12:00 noon on Fridays.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "City of Staunton, Virginia, Comprehensive Plan 2010 - 2030, History". City of Staunton, Department of Planning & Inspections. 2010. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  4. 1 2 "History". Trinitystaunton.org. 1996-06-09. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  5. ↑ "Staunton, Virginia history". Stauntonhistory.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  6. ↑ "The Labyrinth at Trinity Church". trinitystaunton.org. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  7. ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Trinity Episcopal Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
  8. ↑ "Organ at Trinity Church". Trinitystaunton.org. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  9. 1 2 3 "Clergy". Trinitystaunton.org. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  10. ↑ "Contact Trinity Church". Trinitystaunton.org. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
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