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Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity is a historic place in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000261.

Wilmington, New Castle County, DelawareListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000261★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Holy Trinity?

Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes, is a historic church at East 7th and Church Street in Wilmington, Delaware. It was consecrated on Trinity Sunday, June 4, 1699, by a predominantly Swedish congregation formerly of the colony of New Sweden. The church is among the few surviving public buildings that reflect the Swedish colonial effort. It remains open for tours and religious activities. The church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961 and became part of First State National Historical Park in 2013. The church appears on the obverse of the 1937 Delaware Tercentenary half dollar.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Holy Trinity
City
Wilmington
County
New Castle County
State
Delaware
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000261
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.73868, -75.54072
When was Holy Trinity listed on the National Register?

Holy Trinity was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Holy Trinity located?

Holy Trinity is located in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware at approximately 39.73868, -75.54072. See the map above.

Is Holy Trinity a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Holy Trinity is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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