Founding
Mount Vernon Baptist Church was organized in April 1915 after former members of Mount Carmel Baptist Church began meeting with a desire to serve the Lord and establish a church in their community. Reverend E. D. Florence became the official pastor, and the church was named Mount Vernon Baptist Church at the request of his mother in law.
Early growth
By 1918 the church had outgrown its first storefront and purchased a larger sanctuary at Mangum and Hunter Streets. Over the years Mount Vernon continued to grow in membership, ministry, Christian education, and convention involvement.
Transition and Rebuilding
In 1955 the church received notice that a new location would be needed because of the planned West By Pass project. In 1957 property was purchased at Haynes and Hunter Streets and Northside Drive. After being forced to leave the beloved church edifice in 1960, the Mount Vernon church family worshiped with Saint Stephens Baptist Church until returning home in May 1963 after the new church was completed.
