NORTH 24TH STREET CHURCH OF GOD
The North 24th Street Church of God was officially established in October 1923. Initial services were held at 3007 Ohio Street, the home of Emma Whiteside, the church’s founder. In August 1924, Rev. S.S. Spaght answered God’s call to be the first pastor of the church, including Sis Whiteside, and the small congregation of three (Sis. Dana Williams Scott, Davella Clark, Sis Lewis) and their families. Several moves were necessary during the first six years to accommodate the increasing membership. The church moved from Sis Whiteside’s home to 25th and Hamilton Street, to 33rd and Emmett Street, to 28th Street, and finally, the Sunset Dance Hall at 2025 North 24th Street.