Historical Marker

Trinity CME

Augusta · Richmond County · Erected 2016

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The Story

Known as 'Mother Trinity,' this congregation was founded in 1840 by Black members of a Methodist church and became a cradle of the CME denomination. Three bishops were elected here in 1873, including Paine College founder Lucius Holsey.

About this site

Trinity CME is a historical marker in Augusta, Richmond County, erected in 2016. It is one of 148 historical markers documented in Richmond County, among 249 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.4669, -81.9696 near Augusta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dyess Park (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Neighbors on the Canal, Richmond County Courthouse, and Georgia R.R. & Banking Co..

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.4669, -81.9696 · Augusta, Richmond County

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