Mount Zion United Methodist Church

Mount Zion United Methodist Church was constructed in 1893 in what was one of Belton’s most prominent African-American neighborhoods at the time. The impressive Gothic Revival structure, a beacon of physical and cultural history with over 100 years of community service, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 and is still used by the congregation today.

Time and flood events have compromised the historic building's structure. Foundation and wall repairs and exterior wood repair and replacement is required. Support for this project has included funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the City of Belton.

Grant Award From Preservation Texas: $75,000
Funds Needed to Raise: $25,000

This funding will make it possible to restore window sashes and transoms, install new wood louvers, repair the siding on the bell tower, and repair the decorative wood shingles on the gable ends of the building.

“Mount Zion UMC has stood for over 175 years, a beacon of physical and cultural history, with decades of community service. Walking inside the original sanctuary, one feels the significance of what this Church has meant for the Community in the past and now.” - Sam A. Listi, Belton City Manager

Northwest corner of the 1893 Mount Zion United Methodist Church sanctuary.

Southern facade of the 1893 Mount Zion United Methodist Church sanctuary and 1983 fellowship hall addition.

Eastern facade of the 1893 Mount Zion United Methodist Church sanctuary on Nolan Creek.