Abilene in Taylor County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014
1. Mount Zion Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mount Zion Baptist Church. . The Rev. James Curry, a missionary from Sherman, Texas, organized this congregation in 1885. It is the oldest African American church in the city. The Rev. James Lewis served as first pastor of the congregation, which met in a small house near the railroad tracks until about 1907, when a sanctuary was erected at the corner of 4th and Cherry streets in the south part of town. The church moved to the north side of town in 1940. A part of Abilene history for well over a century, Mount Zion Baptist Church continues to serve the community with a variety of programs.
The Rev. James Curry, a missionary from Sherman, Texas, organized this congregation in 1885. It is the oldest African American church in the city. The Rev. James Lewis served as first pastor of the congregation, which met in a small house near the railroad tracks until about 1907, when a sanctuary was erected at the corner of 4th and Cherry streets in the south part of town. The church moved to the north side of town in 1940. A part of Abilene history for well over a century, Mount Zion Baptist Church continues to serve the community with a variety of programs.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3500.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 32° 27.48′ N, 99° 43.594′ W. Marker is in Abilene, Texas, in Taylor County. Marker is on Stafford Avenue west of N. Treadaway Boulevard (Business U.S. 83), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 Stafford Ave, Abilene TX 79601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
