DE, USA
Old Swedes Church (Holy Trinity)
Church
Built in 1698, Old Swedes Church is the oldest surviving church building in continuous use in North America. It served the Swedish-descent community of Wilmington through the Revolutionary period. During the 1777–1778 British occupation, the congregation navigated competing demands of occupying forces and community loyalty.
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Address
606 Church St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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