Henry Disbrow Phillips, D.D.
Trinity Parish House
This building is dedicated in loving memory
to
Henry Disbrow Phillips, D.D.
1882 - 1955
Rector of this parish 1922-1938
Bishop of Southwestern Virginia 1938-1954
Founder and warden of La Grange settlement,
La Grange Georgia an institution for the
education and religious training of workers
among mill people.
1906-1915
Chaplain and Professor of Bible at Sawanee 1915-1922
First Sewanee athlete and first Episcopal Bishop
elected to National Football Hall of Fame
posthumously 1959
As Pastor he was stalwart, patient and kind; A
friend of young people. He fitted this church
for the Honor and Glory of God and the
uplifting of the congregation. This education
building was erected during his time and the
membership doubled and the effectiveness of
the church increased. In community activities
he led people of all faiths.
"If thou canst believe, all things are possible
to him that believeth."
MK. 9:23
Marker is on North Sumter Street near Senate Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
