The Oklahoma Eagle

The Historic Mount Zion Baptist Church added to State and National Register of Historic Places
Caption: PASTOR LEROY M. COLE and members of the Mount Zion Baptist Church at the Oklahoma Historical Society, Preservation Review Committee Meeting where the application was reviewed and approved for submission on July 17, 2008. (Photo courtesy of Trabar & Associates)

The historic Mount Zion Baptist Church located at 419 N Elgin Avenue has been named to the National Register of Historic Places as of September 5, 2008. The National Register is the Federal Government’s official list of historic properties worthy of preservation. Listing in the National Register provides recognition and assists in preserving our nation’s heritage.
The church is also listed in the State Register of Historic Places. Ruby Givens, Trustee of Mount Zion, chaired the committee to secure the designation with Thelma Harding, Renee Peters, Ralph Williams and the full support of the Mount Zion church family.
Mount Zion will celebrate its 100th Church Anniversary on August 2009 with Chairperson Dr. Sharlene Johnson and Honorary Chair Mrs. Maxine Lacy leading the charge. Mount Zion was organized in 1909 under the leadership of Pastor Sandy Lyons and fourteen charter members. The first building used for worship was a one room frame building in the 300 Block of North Hartford.
Dr. Leroy M. Cole is the senior pastor and under his leadership, the church continues to grow and has established over 12 ministries to include newsletter ministry, lifestyle ministry, Girls to Grace, Boys to Men, Athletic Ministry and Wednesday Noon Bible Study.  Dr. George C. McCutchen is Pastor Emeritus having served from 1957 to 2007.