[1] The church was founded in 1856 by eight members including John T. Ball and Lewis A. Ragsdale, founders of the city of Meridian.

In 1867, the church had grown enough to construct a building on the corner of 25th Avenue and 7th Street in which to hold its services.

After a fire on January 27, 1883, the building was destroyed; members of the church later rebuilt the structure using brick instead of wood.

The church remained at its location on 25th Avenue and 7th Street until September 25, 1911, when it was sold to the city of Meridian.

In 1951, an educational building addition used for Sunday School was completed under the leadership of pastor Dr. J. Kelly Unger.