Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) Explained

Building Name:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Religious Affiliation:Lutheran
Location:31 South Duke Street,
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.0372°N -76.3031°W
Year Completed:1766
Designation1:Pennsylvania
Designation1 Date:June 15, 1975[1]

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is an historic, American Lutheran church that is located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest churches in the commonwealth.[2]

The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton were interred at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery.

History

The church congregation was formed in 1730. The current building was completed in 1766.[2]

A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania historical marker at Trinity Church commemorates Thomas Wharton and Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin, the first and last Governors and Presidents of Pennsylvania under the 1776 State Constitution. The marker was dedicated in 1975 and is located on Duke Street in Lancaster.[3] The text of the marker reads:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PHMC Historical Markers Search . Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission . Searchable database.
  2. Web site: Our History. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
  3. Pennsylvania State Historical Marker for Thomas Wharton