The first light was shed in 1873 in the minds with a group of organizers of this church and has spread with such force that it has become a light in the center of a hill that beckon men and women into its path. On the San Antonio Highway, in a little settlement called Williamson Creek, the Mt Zion Williamson Creek Baptist Church was born under the leadership of Reverend Jacob Fontaine. In 1883, a flood destroyed the church. Through the faith of our forerunners, services were held in homes. It was during this time that Trustees, Alfred Overton, Monroe Johnson and Luke Sneed sought out a plot of land on the North Bank of Williamson Creek on line of James Brodie, a short distance below where the San Antonio Highway crossed Williamson Creek. This property was purchased from A. P. Blocker and wife. The Reverend A. R. Walker came to the rescue of the parishioners and helped rebuild the church. In 1898, the pastor, Reverend Jacob Fontaine went to get his reward. 1898-1944 successive leaders were: Reverends Andy Craft, John Harris, Chester Anderson, Sam Clark, S. A. Sneed, H.J. Jackson, A. R. Walker, W. H. Luckett, and J. H. Hansbourgh. In 1945, Reverend S. A. Davis was called to the leadership of Mt Zion Williamson Creek Baptist Church, with a membership of approximately 162. Second Church Through his leadership, in 1946, the church moved to the city and held services alternately with the Mount Moriah Baptist Church on Northwestern, under the pastorage of Reverend L. Brown. In 1948, the walls of Mt Zion Williamson Creek was torn down and reconstructed at 2942 East 13th Street, assuming its present name, Mt Zion Baptist Church. Reverend S. A. Davis served as pastor for 24 years. On December 18, 1969, the Lord called him from labor to reward. We thank God for the visionary and faithful servant of God, Reverend S. A. Davis. In March of 1970, the Reverend G. V. Clark was called to the leadership of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and with him came visions of continued growth. In 1970, a parsonage was purchased. In 1972, two more lots were purchased on this track of land where our present facility stands. Current ChurchIn 1979, the Mt Zion Church Family moved into its new edifice. With this new facility, Mt. Zion's sanctuary accommodated pew seating for 1,200 members with room for an additional 300 chairs, nursery, business office, conference room, Pastor's Office, men's lounge and women's lounge, and seven classrooms. In 1980, the old edifice, 2942 East 13th Street, was renovated and became our Fellowship Hall. Third ChurchIt was named S. A. Davis Fellowship Hall in honor of our late Pastor Davis. In 2002, the Fellowship Hall was renovated and recently a new floor was installed. Under the leadership of Pastor Clark, our property holdings have constantly increased. In 1983, the property and structure located at 1212 Harvey and the facility was named the G. V. C. Activity Center. In 1986, the church purchased the lots located at 2935 East 13th; 2946 East 13th; and 1300-1302 Harvey. Some of the property was converted to additional parking space. In 1992, the church purchased the lot located at 2951 East 14th Street and is the current location of the Mt. ZARC (Zion Action Recovery Center). In December 1995, the church purchased the lot located at 2926 East 13th Street. In 1996, the church was instrumental in acquiring ten single family units for senior citizens, Eden Park. These units are located on East 12th Street. After 1996 through 2002, the church purchased several properties on 12th, 13th and 14th streets. source: http://www.mtzion-baptist.org/our-history

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