First United Methodist Church of Trinity

This congregation was organized in 1872, the same year the City of Trinity was founded. The Rev. John Woolam is credited with the establishment of the church and also served as its first itinerate minister. Woolam held services in Trinity one Sunday each month. his preaching circuit at that time consisted on 12 to 15 stations, including Trinity, Nevilles Prairie, Blackland, and Lovelady. Early worship services were held in the Barnes-Lister store in Trinity. In 1873 a one-room log schoolhouse was constructed, an it served for a tiem as a community church building as well. The Methodist congregation built the first sanctuary during the early 1880s at the corner of what is now Robb and Madision. The one-room building soon became too small for the growing fellowship, and additions were made in 1902 and in 1913. The current sanctuary was completed in 1928. Throughout its history, Trinity United Methodist Church has provided significant service and leadership to the community. With its emphasis on christian education and missionary programs, the congregation continues to uphold the ideals and traditions of its founders.

First United Methodist Church of Trinity is a historical marker in Trinity, Trinity County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Trinity County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.9459, -95.3761 near Trinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dorcas Mills Memorial Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Barnes, Jacob Pope & Elizabeth Ann, McDonald, Ranald, and Old Red Schoolhouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5455007961. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.