Trinity Episcopal Church Complex
Why it's listed
Trinity Episcopal Church Complex occupies 4.75 acres at the south end of Church Street in Saugerties, bounded on the west by the steep bank of the Esopus Creek. Three historic buildings make up the group: a wood-frame church built in 1831, a brick parish house of 1875 that began as a chapel, and a brick rectory of about 1890. The church follows the Greek Revival temple-front form, with a two-story portico carried on four fluted Doric columns, tall double doors and a louvered belfry. Inside, the plan and 1870s furnishings survive largely intact. A stained glass window designed by William Morris and installed in 1874 is described as a rare example of his firm's work in the upper Hudson Valley. The parish house is Queen Anne in style, and the rectory is described as Dutch or Flemish Revival. Together the buildings show how the church grew with its congregation, and they remain a visual landmark in the village.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the complex is an exceptionally intact group of ecclesiastical buildings in Ulster County. The 1831 church is an excellent example of the temple-front Greek Revival form. It also holds a rare stained glass window by William Morris's firm, installed in 1874, in the upper Hudson Valley. The complex shows how a rural church grew with its congregation and community.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 98001006, listed August 6, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Church St. and Barclay St., Saugerties |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Listed | August 6, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98001006 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1831-ca.1890 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century/Greek Revival; Late Victorian/Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used for religious purposes, including a church-related residence; the upper belfry was removed in the 1990s because of structural instability. |
| Acreage | 4.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.06794, -73.94816 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 98001006.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7842786
- This listing as JSON
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