Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic

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located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster,

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. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both

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and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. A Commonwealth of Pennsylvania historical marker at Trinity Church commemorates Thomas Wharton and Pennsylvania Governor

, the first and last Governors and Presidents of Pennsylvania under the 1776 State Constitution. The marker was dedicated in 1975 and is located on Duke Street in Lancaster.Pennsylvania State Historical Marker fo
Thomas Wharton
The text of the marker reads:

History

The church congregation was formed in 1730. The current building was completed in 1766.

References

External links

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Official website
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