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Walking Tour

Site 1: Lower Tabernacle

Built in 1885, this octagon building was designed to look like a large camp meeting tent. As the focal point of the campground, it is the most architecturally prominent building in the historic district.

Site 2: Upper Tabernacle

Built into the hillside, this imposing 1885 auditorium with its distinctive cupola is one of three octagon buildings that anchor Trinity Park. The Tabernacle continues to host cultural and social gatherings.

Site 3: The Bethel

Built in 1873, this octagonal structure began as an open-sided prayer pavilion used for religious services. Enclosed in 1886, then modified in 1938 to accommodate year-round use by the community.

Site 4: The Richardson History House

This Second Empire style triple cottage was built in 1873 so three families could maximize the use of their lot size. The museum occupies the lower one-third originally owned by J. Smith and Lydia Richardson.

Site 5: Mount Tabor Library

Ebenezer prayer pavilion occupied a central position on the East side of Trinity Park. Built in 1873 as an octagonal open pavilion, it was enclosed in 1901 to serve as the Mount Tabor Free Library.

Site 6: Trinity Park

“The Circle” was the central focus of the campground where thousands would gather to worship outdoors, in the two prayer pavilions and Tabernacle. It remains the heart of the Mount Tabor community.