National Historic Landmark

Trinity Church

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
Listed
November 23, 1968
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
68000004

About this property

Trinity Church, on Queen Anne Square in Newport, Rhode Island, is a historic parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Founded in 1698, it is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. In the mid 18th century, the church was home to the largest Anglican congregation in New England. The current Georgian building was designed by architect Richard Munday and constructed in 1725–26. It is one of the largest extant 18th century New England churches and has been designated a National Historic Landmark since 1968. The church reported 615 members in 2015 and 293 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $420,181. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 114 persons.

Location

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
41.48738, -71.31319

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Trinity Church listed on the National Register?

Trinity Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1968.

What type of historic resource is Trinity Church?

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

Is Trinity Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Trinity Church has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Trinity Church?

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

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