National Register of Historic Places

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Listed
December 24, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000811

About this property

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, formerly known as Grace Cathedral, is the historic cathedral in the Diocese of Iowa. The cathedral is located on the bluff overlooking Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1873, Trinity is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Episcopal Church in the United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1983 the cathedral was included as a contributing property in the College Square Historic District, which is also listed on the National Register. The cathedral reported 607 members in 2019 and 297 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported nationally in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $263,538. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 73 persons, down from a reported 148 in 2015.

Location

121 W. 12th St.
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
41.53127, -90.57469

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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1814Early Republic
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1814Early Republic
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When was Trinity Episcopal Cathedral listed on the National Register?

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Trinity Episcopal Cathedral?

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral?

The period of significance for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral is recorded as the industrial era.

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