Trinity Episcopal Church in Fredonia has a rich and fascinating history.

The parish which centers around historic Trinity Church was founded on August 1, 1822 by the early settlers of Fredonia.  The parish was received into the Protestant Episcopal Church on October 15th, 1822, making it the fourth parish to be organized in what was to become the Diocese of Western New York.  Trinity is also the fourth oldest congregation in the Town of Pomfret and the oldest Episcopal parish in Chautauqua County.  The parish called its first rector the same month it was received into the Episcopal Church.

In 1834, construction of the church began.  Over the years many changes were made including an expansion, gas lighting, and stained glass windows.  Sadly on May 26, 1925, all of the windows, much of the interior furnishings, the roof, organ, bell, and tower were lost in a fire.  The church was rebuilt and eventually dedicated on June 6th, 1926.  In the mid 1970's a parish hall was attached to the church and named Garland Hall in honor of Merwin A. Garland, rector from 1953-1963.  In 1983 the Wilcox and Trinity Memorial Bells were installed to harken churchgoers every Sunday.

Excerpts and information was obtained from "A Guide to Trinity Church" compiled and written by Rodney F. Geiben