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Trinity United Methodist

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SC Picture Project / York County / Trinity United Methodist

This Gothic Revival church in historic York was built in 1891. However, the congregation of Trinity Methodist was formed in 1824 by two men – the Reverend William Gassaway and the Reverend Joseph Holmes. The first structure to house Trinity Methodist was built in 1826 on College Street.

Trinity United Methodist Church

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Trinity Methodist belonged to the Methodist Episcopal, South denomination and was the oldest church of that denomination in York County. Prior to the formation of the Methodist Episcopal, South, it belonged to the larger denomination, the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Methodist Episcopal, South denomination formed in 1844 as a result of a disagreement within the larger Methodist Episcopal Church over the issue of slavery and the authority of the church to punish bishops who owned slaves. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was vehemently opposed to slavery, and the denomination officially opposed the practice when Methodism organized in America in 1784.

Trinity Methodist Church

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The Methodist Episcopal, South denomination governed itself, setting its own policies until reuniting with the Methodist Episcopal Church as well as another denomination, the Methodist Protestant Church, in 1939 to form The Methodist Church. The denomination became the United Methodist Church in 1968, as it is known today, though there remain other, smaller Methodist denominations.

Trinity Methodist Church

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Trinity United Methodist Church is listed in the National Register as part of the Historic York District, which says the following about the area:

The York Historic District consists of approximately 180 contributing properties located in the significant downtown commercial and residential areas of the town of York. Although there are numerous structures from the early settlement of the town, the majority were constructed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Established as the county seat, York has continuously served as a political center for York County. In 1785, the South Carolina Legislature enacted the establishment of York County. A centrally located site called Fergus Crossroads was chosen to be the county seat and became known as Yorkville. The name was shortened to York in 1915. The town incorporated in 1841.

At the eve of the Civil War, York had the second highest per capita income in the state and considered itself to be “the Charleston of the Upcountry.” During Reconstruction, York became a major center for Ku Klux Klan activities, and as a result, Federal troops were stationed in the town. The early 1890s saw the beginning of the growth of the textile industry in York and the presence of Cannon Mills and Spring Mills had a large effect of the town’s growing economic prosperity. Today, the York Historic District’s visual appearance is primarily that of a nineteenth and early twentieth century town. The District includes commercial, residential, religious, and industrial structures. Reflective of the different eras of the town’s development, these structures show a diversity of architectural forms, including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Classical Revival, Victorian, Commercial, and Bungalow.

Trinity Methodist Church

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Trinity United Methodist Church

Benton Henry of Latta, 2014 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Trinity United Methodist

Where is Trinity United Methodist located?
Address: 22 East Liberty Street, York, SC 29745
GPS Coordinates: 34.993093,-81.240616
Website: http://trinityofyork.com/
What else should I see?
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 0.1 mile
Wilson House (Yorkville Jail) 0.1 mile
Downtown York 0.2 mile
Hart House 0.3 mile
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    1. Baron Weaver says

      June 19, 2020 at 12:26 PM

      My name is Baron Lee Weaver. I was married to Rita Lee Washburn on August 7, 1965 in your church by the Reverend Robert E. James. I have tried to retrieve a copy of our marriage license from the State with no luck. I was hoping that the church might have some record. The wedding took place on a Saturday with only the Reverend James, Rita, myself and I guess his wife as witness. Any help you can offer be would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached by phone at 301-8489673. My address is 14805 Pale Morning Pl., Hughesville, MD 20637. Thank you in advance!

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      • SC Picture Project says

        June 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM

        Dear Baron, this website is an historical repository and not directly related to the church. I wanted to do what I could to help, however, so I looked up their phone number, which is probably the best way to reach them. It is 803-684-4100. Thanks so much for writing and I wish you the best of luck in your search!

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