Trinity Methodist Church, Richmond

Name: Trinity Methodist Church
Address: Richmond, United States

#150 among attractions in Richmond

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Trinity Methodist Church, also known as Trinity United Methodist Church and New Light Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built between 1859 and 1875, and is a three-story, Italianate style stuccoed brick structure. It features a three-stage central tower, with an octagonal third stage that rises above the ridge of the gable roof. The tower once had a fourth stage open octagonal belfry and spire, which was removed in 1955 after being damaged in Hurricane Hazel. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'4"N, 77°25'24"W

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Downtown Richmond (Shockoe Bottom)Richmond United States

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Trinity Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
24 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
~1500 ftSW
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
8 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
~1150 ftSW
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
6 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
22 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~1510 ftSE
Historic place with costumed tour guides
St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond
8 min walk • St. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
0.5 miNW
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
14 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Norfolk Southern James River Bridge, Richmond
13 min walk • The Norfolk Southern James River Bridge is a bridge that carries Norfolk Southern Railway traffic over the James River in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The bridge was built by the Southern Railway. The bridge is over 2,000 feet long, and also spans over the western edge of Mayo Island.
0.4 miW
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
10 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
0.5 miNW
Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Monumental Church, Richmond
13 min walk • Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches.
0.4 miNW
Greek Revival architecture, Church
First African Baptist Church, Richmond
12 min walk • The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a prominent Black church. Founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
First Freedom Center, Richmond
13 min walk • The First Freedom Center is a 501 nonprofit located in Richmond, Virginia. Its mission is to commemorate and educate about freedom of religion and conscience as proclaimed in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trinity Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include Pace–King House, Richmond (3 min walk), WRVA Building, Richmond (4 min walk), Shockoe Valley, Richmond (5 min walk), Mason's Hall, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Trinity Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trinity Methodist Church:

Train

Richmond Main Street (9 min walk)

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (19 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (19 min walk)