Trinity Lutheran Church - Carthage, Illinois
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BruceS
N 40° 24.827 W 091° 07.959
15T E 658434 N 4475358
Historic Lutheran church in Carthage, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMF91H
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2012
Views: 2
The Trinity Lutheran Church was founded on May 7, 1873 when seventeen members withdrew their membership from the Zion Lutheran Church to organized the Trinity English Evangelical Lutheran Church. The present church building was constructed with the cornerstone being laid September 13, 1873. The first services held in the unfinished church were November 1, 1874 and the church was dedicated October 24, 1875.
The brick church has two topped white towers. The church features extensive stained glass. Over the years the church has been renovated but has retained its original character. The church is in very good condition and continues to serve its congregation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/13/1873
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran
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: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
709 Main St
Carthage, Illinois
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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