Church of God in Christ 108 S. Sheridan Ave. Freeport
In 1935, Mrs. Anna Wright was divinely led from Rollins, Illinois, to Freeport.
On arriving she roomed at Mr. Blaine Wright's home on Hancock Avenue. The prayer meeting she started soon blossomed into a church which was organized by her husband, Elder Ezekiel Wright, an ordained minister.
Under their leadership the church grew and was instrumental in leading many to Christ, and doing much community good. The building was erected in 1938.
Elder Wright literally died in his pulpit after finishing his sermon March 25, 1949. Immediately following his death, his son George was appointed pastor by Bishop Wm. Roberts, State Overseer of the Churches of God in Christ.
Since 1949 the building has been enlarged and a new front added.
The church is faithfully carrying on its soul-saving evangelical message.
(Written by George Wright, Pastor)
Information from the book "Camera Studies of Freeport IL" by Robert F. Koenig 1954
