The St. John Baptist Church was organized in 1921 in Nouse Hall on Highland Avenue. The Church was organized so that there would be a place of worship close to the Baptists that lived in the Middletown Community. Holy Temple Church, now Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. T.A. Johnson.
Rev. Johnson was instrumental in helping the new church get started. In fact, Rev. Johnson allowed several deacons from his church to assist in St. John Baptist Church’s organization. St. John Baptist Church was headed by Pastor, Rev. Hogan.
In 1922, St. John Baptist Church purchased a lot at 1600 Maupin Avenue and built its second home. Sis. Leona Thompson, who joined the church in
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