Trinity Episcopal Church, Episcopal church in Chocowinity, North Carolina.
Trinity Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church building featuring Gothic Revival details such as pointed arches and ribbed vaults in Chocowinity. A two-story addition constructed in 1949 provides space for education, offices, and community gatherings.
Reverend Nathaniel Blount founded the church in 1774 following his ordination at Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, first calling it Blount's Chapel. The building became an important gathering place for the Episcopal community in the area.
The church cemetery holds graves of community members spanning different eras, including those who served in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. These burial grounds show how deeply rooted this place is in local life and memory.
The church building is accessible and accommodates both worship services and community events throughout the week. Visitors should check ahead for specific service times and special events before arriving.
In 1939, horses pulled the entire church building across logs to move it to its current location. This unusual relocation shows how important the structure was to the community.
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