Historic Southside in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Photographed By QuesterMark, June 16, 2013
1. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. . On Dec. 25, 1894, State Evangelist the Rev. Frank Tribune organized this Baptist church with five members: Ella and Lee Brooks, Katie Patterson, Laura Purvis, and Josephine Wells. With help from the Rev. Dr. A.R. Griggs, the members built a frame structure in 1907 at the corner of Louisiana and Rosedale. In 1915 the present site was acquired and a tabernacle erected. This brick church building was begun in 1919 under the Rev. M.K. Curry. The church debt was paid during the Rev. A.W. Pryor's pastorate, 1924-1949. While the Rev. S.T. Alexander was Pastor, 1949-1968, an education building was added.
On Dec. 25, 1894, State Evangelist the Rev. Frank Tribune organized this Baptist church with five members: Ella and Lee Brooks, Katie Patterson, Laura Purvis, and Josephine Wells. With help from the Rev. Dr. A.R. Griggs, the members built a frame structure in 1907 at the corner of Louisiana and Rosedale. In 1915 the present site was acquired and a tabernacle erected. This brick church building was begun in 1919 under the Rev. M.K. Curry. The church debt was paid during the Rev. A.W. Pryor's pastorate, 1924-1949. While the Rev. S.T. Alexander was Pastor, 1949-1968, an education building was added.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3499.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1782.
Location. 32° 43.959′ N, 97° 19.091′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Historic Southside. Marker is at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Verbena Street, on the right when traveling north on Evans Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth TX 76104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2014, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 871 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2014, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
