“In 1908, Holy Trinity purchased an eight-acre swamp property on Maple Street for three hundred dollars and a good buggy whip. Little by little, soil was carried in by dedicated members, making it usable for valuable property. In 1909 the congregation affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. On October 9, 1910, the cornerstone was laid for the present church on Maple Street. The building was dedicated on May 7, 1911 and cost approximately six-thousand dollars. Pastor Duessel continued to serve the congregation until 1925, and Dr. Herbert Kern of Immanuel in Bristol served as teacher of religion, German, and music in Saturday School. In 1963 the last German worship service was held.”