Mount Zion Baptist Church, Little Rock

Name: Mount Zion Baptist Church
Address: 908 S Cross St, Little Rock, 72202-3627, United States
Telephone: +1 501-374-5832

#48 among attractions in Little Rock

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Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic church at 900 Cross Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a buff brick structure with modest Prairie School features on its exterior, with a three-part facade articulated by brick pilasters, and a trio of entrances set in the center section above a raised basement. The interior of the church is extremely elaborate in its decoration, with a pressed-metal ceiling, elaborate central copper light fixture, and banks of stained glass windows. The church was built in 1926 for a predominantly African-American congregation founded in 1877. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'30"N, 92°17'7"W

Address

908 S Cross StQuapaw QuarterLittle Rock 72202-3627 United States

Contact

+1 501-374-5832

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Mount Zion Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Bank Arena, Dickey-Stephens Park, Arkansas State Capitol, Statehouse Convention Center.

1.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Simmons Bank Arena, Little Rock
39 min walk • Simmons Bank Arena, a hub of entertainment in North Little Rock, Arkansas, stands as a modern coliseum for a variety of events, from electrifying concerts to competitive sporting events. This multifunctional arena, situated on the north bank of the Arkansas River, is...
1.2 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
31 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
0.4 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock
10 min walk • The Arkansas State Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the seat of the Arkansas state government that sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the Capitol Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
25 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Ten Commandments Monument, Little Rock
10 min walk • The Ten Commandments Monument is an outdoor monument installed on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the United States. The monument is being challenged as unconstitutional by the American Civil Liberties Union.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
29 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
~1620 ftNW
Memorial
Monument to Confederate Women, Little Rock
8 min walk • The Monument to Confederate Women, also known as the "Mother of the South", is a commemorative sculpture on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas.
0.5 miSE
Cemetery
Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock
13 min walk • Mount Holly Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Quapaw Quarter area of downtown Little Rock in the U.S. state of Arkansas, and is the burial place for numerous Arkansans of note. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and has been nicknamed "The Westminster Abbey of Arkansas".
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock
13 min walk • The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a nationally-accredited, world-class Department of Arkansas Heritage Museum and Cultural Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
21 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Confederate Soldiers Monument, Little Rock
11 min walk • The Arkansas Confederate Soldiers Monument, also known as Defense of the Flag, is located on the east side of the Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock, just off 4th Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Zion Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include West 7th Street Historic District, Little Rock (8 min walk), Monument to Confederate Women, Little Rock (8 min walk), Ten Commandments Monument, Little Rock (10 min walk), Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock (10 min walk).

How to get to Mount Zion Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Zion Baptist Church:

Train

Little Rock (16 min walk)

Tram

2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (21 min walk)
West Markham Street & Scott Street • Lines: Blue, Green (26 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (26 min walk)
Greyhound.. Little Rock. AR (35 min walk)