Trinity Church.

Founded in 1697, Trinity Church was originally erected in 1698 before succumbing to the Great New York City Fire of 1776. The second building went up shortly after (but was seriously damaged by severe snowfall in 1838).

Alas, the church you see today is actually the third building, which was built in 1846. Renowned for its striking beauty and deep historical roots, it was designed in the Gothic Revival style by Richard Upjohn. The church’s spire, once the tallest point in the city, offers an intriguing contrast to the surrounding skyscrapers.

Its interior is equally magnificent, with beautiful stained glass windows and an elaborately carved altarpiece. This blend of historical significance and architectural grandeur makes Trinity Church one of the most visited churches in New York City.

Any Hamilton Fans Out There?

If so, Trinity Church may ring a bell. This is the church where Alexander Hamilton, his wife Eliza, son Phillip, and sister-in-law Angelica are buried. Hamilton was resurrected from history books thanks to Broadway’s hit musical, Hamilton.

There’s a line in the Broadway show, towards the finale, where Eliza sings, “she is buried at Trinity Church near you.” Referring to her sister’s burial site at Trinity Church in the Financial District.

Hamilton rented a pew at Trinity Church (although his wife attended services more frequently than him). When he wasn’t avoiding church, he was serving as the first United States Secretary of Treasury. He’s interred beneath a massive marble monument, which is visible from the sidewalk. If you want a closer look, make sure to tour the cemetery when visiting this iconic NYC church, definitely worth a detour!

Hamilton’s New York is still here, in the churches, the streets, the institutions he helped build. Walking his path is walking through the city’s origin story.

There’s no denying that Trinity Church is one of the most beautiful churches in New York City. It’s also one of the top Hamilton sites in New York City. The reason? The church’s graveyard is Alexander Hamilton’s final resting place.

You can visit his grave on the south side of the graveyard under a marble pyramid tomb. It’s hard to miss since it towers above the other tombstones and is bright white. Other notable burials at Trinity Church’s include his wife Eliza, son Philip, sister-in-law Angelica and Hercules Mulligan.

Trinity Church also played an essential role in the Hamilton’s life. On Sundays, Eliza and the children would come to pray (the family even rented pew #92), and five of his children were baptized at the church. Admittedly, Hamilton wasn’t a frequent flier at the church, but he did visit on occasion.

Trinity Church was originally built in 1698 but was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1776. The second church was built in 1790 but was torn down after structural problems due to severe snowfall in 1838. Alas, the church you see today is actually the third building, which was completed in 1846.

When construction was completed, Trinity Church was the tallest building in the country (holding the title for 23 years, until 1869). The church played a big role in the history of New York City. The British relied on it for prayers and services during the American Revolutionary War and George Washington came here to pray after his inauguration as the first President of the United States.