The City of Mount Zion was established in 1852 by Reverend Thomas Hicks Martin (March 10, 1822 - June 14, 1914), after his family had settled on land that had once been owned by the Creek Confederacy. It became known as Turkey Creek Mills, the name derived from a large wild turkey population found in the area. The city's name was later adopted from the local Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church, established 1865, which had soon become the center point of the community, and in 1878 the name Turkey Creek Mills was changed to Mount Zion. Our city was officially charted in 1912, re-charted in 1953 and again in 1978.
Our smalltown atmosphere ensures that it's never too busy or crowded, and the community's close-knit nature means that everyone knows each other. Living in Mount Zion offers our residents a rural feel but still close enough to surrounding larger cities. We offer a community center and public library that hosts numerous events through out the year. John Tanner Park is located within minutes from the City of Mount Zion. The City of Mount Zion hosts two major events yearly, which are the 4th of July Celebration and our Christmas Celebration.
