Mount Zion Baptist Church: Seattle Landmark in Minor

Frequently asked questions

Mount Zion Baptist Church is at 1634 Reverend Dr. S. McKinney Ave in Seattle. It is in the Minor neighborhood, part of the Central Area.

Yes. Mount Zion Baptist Church is City of Seattle landmark number 483, designated through Ordinance 125591.

Yes. The Seattle church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington state, in addition to its city landmark status.

Within about 0.2 miles are the Hillcrest Apartment Building, La Quinta, East Pine Substation and 1st Church of Christ, Scientist. Capitol Hill United Methodist Church is about 0.3 miles away.

A church on Reverend Dr. S. McKinney Ave carries a double honor that few buildings share. Mount Zion Baptist Church, at 1634 Reverend Dr. S. McKinney Ave in Minor, a neighborhood of the Central Area, is an officially designated City of Seattle landmark. It also appears on the National Register of Historic Places, which places it among the Central Area buildings recognized at both the city and national level.

A Protected Seattle Landmark

Look up the church in the city's records and you will find it listed as City of Seattle landmark number 483. Its status was set by Ordinance 125591, and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board oversees it along with the rest of the city's designated landmarks.

City designation and the National Register listing are two separate honors. Holding both means the building is recognized for its historic value by Seattle itself and on the federal register of historic places.

Read the full guide

Curious about other buildings with the same protected status? Browse the guide to all landmarks in Seattle and start planning your next stop.

Walk the Landmark Cluster Around Minor

This corner of the city packs an unusual number of designated buildings close together. Within about a quarter mile in a straight line, you can reach several more city landmarks:

Hillcrest Apartment Building, about 0.2 miles away
La Quinta, about 0.2 miles away
East Pine Substation, about 0.2 miles away
1st Church of Christ, Scientist, about 0.2 miles away
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, about 0.3 miles away

Start at the church and you can stroll past several historic sites in a single short outing.

Green Spaces a Few Blocks Away

When you want a breather, smaller neighborhood green spaces sit close by. Head to the Howell Collective community garden, about 0.2 miles away, or wander over to Seven Hills Park or Miller Triangle, each about 0.3 miles from the church.

For a broader picture of the surrounding streets, explore the Minor neighborhood guide.

Before You Go

Mount Zion Baptist Church is a working congregation as well as a landmark, so unless you are attending, plan to admire the building respectfully from the street. For service times or any visitor information, contact the church directly before your visit.