Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church facts for kids
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Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
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Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1978
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 14 W. Duval St., Richmond, Virginia |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1867, 1925 |
| Architect | Russell, Charles T.; Boyd, George, et al. |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 96001445 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 16, 1996 |
The Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church is a very old and important African-American Baptist church in Richmond, Virginia. It was started way back in 1867. This church is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means it's a place worth protecting because of its history.
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Discovering Sixth Mount Zion Church
Early Days and Founding
The church building was first started in 1867. It was founded by a famous leader named John Jasper. Believe it or not, the church actually began in an old horse stable! This stable was located on Brown's Island.
In 1869, the church members moved to their current spot at 14 Duval Street. Later, in the 1880s, a proper church building was added by George W. Boyd.
A very famous event happened here in 1878. John Jasper gave his well-known sermon called "De Sun Do Move" (The Sun Does Move). It was a very popular talk that many people remember.
The Church Building's Style
The church is a two-story building. It is made of brick and covered with a material called stucco. The building is designed in a style known as Late Gothic Revival. This style often looks like old European churches.
A tall tower stands off to one side of the church. Inside this tower, there's a bell. The tower also has a large staircase that leads up to the church's balcony, called a gallery.
Next to the main church building is another part called the Jasper Memorial Education Annex. This section has two levels and was added in 1925.
Modern Updates and Expansion
In 1925, the church got a big makeover and was made larger. An African American architect named Charles Thaddeus Russell led this important work. His changes helped the church grow and serve its community even better.
