Trinity Church - Swedesboro, NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 44.982 W 075° 18.402
18S E 473724 N 4400021
In 1703, Trinity Church was founded along Kings Highway as the first Swedish Church in New Jersey
Waymark Code: WM1291W
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2020
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Trinity Church-As early as 1638, Swedes settled, farmed along the Raccoon Creek. In 1703, Trinity Church was founded along Kings Highway as the first Swedish Church in New Jersey and the third Swedish Church in America. The original Swedish log cabin church was replaced by the present building in 1784.
Group that erected the marker: Trinity Church
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ USA
08085
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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