Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 45.390 W 111° 53.025
12T E 425402 N 4512102
This church has been a religious gathering place for African-Americans of Salt Lake City for over 100 years. The edifice is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM9Q3H
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church

Organized during the 1880’s by the Reverend T. Saunders, this congregation has served as a focus of black religious, social, and cultural activity in Utah from territorial days to the present. In 1907 property at this spot was acquired, and a church designed by Hurly Howell was constructed through the sacrifice and energy of the congregation under the Reverend T. C. Bell. Restoration was begun in 1976 under the Reverend D. D. Wilson.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1907

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:45 AM

Street address of Church:
239 E 600 South (Martin Luther King Jr.)
Salt Lake City, Utah
84111


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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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