Trinity Church

Historical highway marker Q-8-a · Portsmouth

Built in 1762 as the parish church of Portsmouth parish, established in 1761. Later named Trinity; enlarged in 1829; remodeled in 1893. Colonel William Crawford, founder of Portsmouth in 1752, was a member of the first vestry. Buried here is Commodore James Barron, commander of the U.S. frigate Chesapeake when attacked by H.M.S. Leopard in 1807; the result was his celebrated duel with Stephen Decatur in 1820. The graves of many Revolutionary patriots are here.

Virginia Conservation Commission, 1948

Nearby on Abodery

Stonewall Jackson Primary School, 20 m
Trinity Episcopal Church, Parish House, and Churchyard, 20 m
The Morrison Building, 50 m
10 Church St, 50 m
301-303 W Beverley St, 60 m

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