The Zion Hill Baptist Church was built in 1914 by Diedrich Rulfs and has stood as a pillar of the community for 102 years. The exterior was restored by the Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation and the church was later turned over to the City of Nacogdoches. Once funds are raised and the interior is restored, the church will be opened to the public as a multipurpose building that houses exhibits on the history of the African American Community, the congregation of Zion Hill Church, the architect Diedrich Rulfs and the history of the Zion Hill Historic District. It will also be available for events, meetings and community gatherings.