The first services in the Trinity
area (so named because three rivers joined there) were probably held by
circuit riders in the early 1800s. By 1839, Rev. George Turnley was
appointed to the Trinity circuit.
The first church was built by
Mr. Stout and Mr. Lehman in 1848. It was a white, one-story, 30’x50’
wooden building on Graveyard Square, facing Black River. It had a
belfry, a pump organ, and a wood stove. Contributions came from local
residents. Ishmael Horrace was the church caretaker for many years.
The first full-time minister
at Jonesville was Rev. Sam S. Holladay. He was the last preacher
at the original church. The second wooden church was built in 1929-30.
It was T-shaped (with the classrooms to the rear) and faced the Indian
Mound.
After much debate, the
first parsonage was sold in the late 1950s, and a second parsonage was
built on property donated by John and Lillie Muril Lanier.
After hurricane Lillie tore
off the roof in 2002, funds were raised and it was repaired under the leadership
of Rev. David C. Carlton.
The church ministries include
an annual “Churchfest” and scouting.
The current brick church, facing
Second Street, was built in stage atop the remains of the Indian Mound. |
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