Trinity Cathedral (Easton, Maryland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Trinity Cathedral |
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 Location in Maryland
Location in the United States
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| 38°46′34.36″N 76°4′14.02″W / 38.7762111°N 76.0705611°W | |
| Location | 315 Goldsborough St. Easton, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church in the United States of America |
| History | |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Consecrated | May 25, 1894 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
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| Number of spires | One |
| Materials | Granite |
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| Diocese | Easton |
Trinity Cathedral is a special church in Easton, Maryland, United States. It is an Episcopal cathedral. A cathedral is the main church for a group of churches called a diocese. Trinity Cathedral is the main church for the Easton Diocese.
In 1980, this cathedral became part of the Easton Historic District. This district is a special area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
History of Trinity Cathedral
The first leader of the Easton Diocese was Bishop Henry Champlin Lay. He really wanted a cathedral for his new diocese. His first ideas were to build many buildings. These would include the church, offices for the diocese, a library, and a home for the Bishop.
These buildings were planned to be around a central courtyard. This design is like older cathedrals you might see in England. Building the church started in 1891. The stone used for the outside walls is called granite. People say this granite came by water from a place called Port Deposit, Maryland.
The church was not fully finished, but the first services were held there in 1892. By 1894, the main church building was complete, except for its tall spire. On May 25, 1894, the church was officially dedicated. This means it was set aside for its special purpose. It then became the official cathedral for the diocese.
The beautiful stained glass windows in the cathedral were added between 1891 and 1979. They show different art styles from those years. The tall spire on the tower was finally finished in 1978. There is a bell in the tower that was made in the Philippines. This bell used to hang in another church called the Chapel of the Epiphany in Preston, Maryland.
See also
- George A. Taylor (bishop)
