Trinity Episcopal Church
Some time prior to 1853, Reverend Louder-back held Episcopal services
in Rock Island; the first recorded vestry meeting being held at Trinity
parish November 12, 1853. The organization of Holy Trinity Church was
effected about this period. Among the original members were Mr. and Mrs.
S. M. Harris, Mrs. Langley, Mrs. Joseph Brackett, Mrs. Goldsmith and Mr.
Bailey Davenport.
The first church was finished June 11, 1857, at a cost of $2,000. The
present church was completed January 30, 1870, at an original cost of
$16,000. Reverend L. Goodall was elected first rector October 18, 1854.
Trinity Episcopal Church belongs to the Quincy diocese, and is one of the
most representative of the Episcopal denomination in this state. Reverend
Granville H. Sherwood succeeded Doctor Richard F. Sweet, deceased (see
biography elsewhere), who was rector for twenty-seven years.
Trinity Chapel, at the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Fourth
Avenue, is a branch of this organization.
Churches of Rock Island County
Source: Historic Rock Island County, pub. Kramer & Company, Rock Island, Illinois, 1908