Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic

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located near Scotland Neck,

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, United States. The congregation was founded in February 1833 by a number of prominent citizens including State Senator Simmons Baker. It was built in 1855, and is a rectangular

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style brick building. Its design is attributed to noted New York architect Frank Wills. It has a gable roof, front central tower, and lancet windows. The church was rebuilt after it burned in 1885. It was listed on the

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in 1980.

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