Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Circa 1871

Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2013

1. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
Organized in 1871, by a group of dedicated African-American Christians, on land donated by white members of Lebanon Baptist Church was established at 929 Zion Circle, Roswell, Georgia as a one-story structure that also housed a school.

Zion survived two devastating fires; one that destroyed the original building in 1885 and one in the early 1960s. Each time through prayer and determination, the members rebuilt the church and services resumed. Zion Missionary Baptist Church has forged a major place in both American and Roswell history.

Zion lives her global mission which is: To Win Souls and Build up the Body of Christ,” and her creed to serve as “A Refuge from the Storms of Life.”

Erected by Roswell Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 34° 1.4′ N, 84° 21.25′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Zion Circle, 0.1 miles Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling north. Zion Circle is One-Way north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 979 Zion Circle, Roswell GA 30075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waller Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different

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marker also named Waller Park (approx. ¼ mile away); The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Outbuildings and Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Roswell Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Roswell's Historic Presbyterian Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Roswell’s Distinguished Men (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.

Regarding Zion Missionary Baptist Church. The Zion Missionary Baptist Church has built a new, much larger sanctuary a short distance away.

Also see . . . Zion Missionary Baptist Church. (Submitted on September 30, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2013

2. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Looking south on Zion Circle

Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2013

3. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 440 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.