Trinity Episcopal Church
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Trinity Episcopal Church, Armistice Day Parade circa 1918

.....Trinity Episcopal Church was founded in 1841 by The Rev. Benjamin Eaton, a missionary venturing to the Republic of Texas. He is buried beneath the altar of the church. The main church structure was completed in 1857 and is one of the oldest churches in Galveston.
.....The church was closed for two years during the Civil War. It was struck by a cannon ball during one of the battles for control of Galveston.
.....The grounds also are home to Trinity Episcopal School, one of Galveston's premier private schools. Originally, the first school was opened in 1845 with 50 students, but was closed after a year due to a shortage of qualified teachers. The current school was created in 1952 and is still operational today. Students range from age 2 through 8th grade.
..... The church sits next to Eaton Chapel, built later in 1879.