Trinity Episcopal Church (Columbus, Ohio)

Trinity Episcopal Church
Interactive map highlighting the church's location
Location125 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates39°57′44″N 82°59′51″W / 39.96222°N 82.99750°W / 39.96222; -82.99750
Arealess than one acre
Built1866
ArchitectGordon W. Lloyd; William Fish
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.76001427[1]
CRHP No.CR-6
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 13, 1976
Designated CRHPJune 14, 1982

Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic church on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The church building was constructed in 1866 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The congregation is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.

In 2015, the church reported 349 members; in 2023, it reported 260 members.[2] No membership statistics were reported in 2024 national parochial reports.[3] Plate and pledge financial support reported by the church in 2023 was $313,057.[4] Average Sunday Attendance (ASA) reported in 2024 was 108 persons. This was a relative decrease on ASA of 185 in 2015.[5]

The church features "The Church in the World", a stained glass window featuring Columbus landmarks and installed in 1965. Items depicted include a former Columbus flag, Ohio Stadium, the Ohio Statehouse, the LeVeque Tower, John Glenn Columbus International Airport, the Main Library and the statue of Christopher Columbus formerly at City Hall.[6]

Black and white photo of Trinity Episcopal Church as seen in 1889
Trinity Episcopal Church as seen in 1889

The church's adjoining parish house was designed by Howell & Thomas and built in 1910. Another story was added to the parish house in 1976.[7]

Further reading

  • Be it remembered : the story of Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Explore Individual Parochial Report Trends". General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ Paulsen, David. "Episcopal Church reports no baptized membership data for 2024, citing parochial report 'confusion'". episcopalnewsservice.org. Episcopal News Service. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Explore Individual Parochial Report Trends". General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Explore Individual Parochial Report Trends". General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Retrieved July 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ Motz, Doug (May 2, 2013). "History Lesson: A celebration of Columbus history in stained glass". Columbus Underground. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  7. ↑ Darbee, Jeffrey T.; Recchie, Nancy A. (2008). The AIA Guide to Columbus. Ohio University Press. ISBN 9780821416846.

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