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A brief history of the Lula Methodist Church including details of the church's founding and original pastors.

A brief history of the Lula Methodist Church including details of the church's founding and original pastors.

A brief history of the Lebanon Church including details of the construction and relocations of church buildings, details of the church's contracts for land, and a list of the church's pastors.

A brief history of the Lebanon Church including details of the construction and relocations of church buildings, details of the church's contracts for land, and a list of the church's pastors.

A brief history of the Lebanon Methodist Campmeeting, including details of the founding, early meetings, descriptions of the campground, construction of Arbors over time. An addition to this history covers the years between 1953 and 2020, discussing how meetings have changed over time, scheduled events, types of tents and other structures, and a description of the meeting held in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included is a photocopy of a painting of one of the Arbors, photographs of tents, arbors, and the campground, and a list of attendant evangelists.

A brief history of the Lebanon Methodist Campmeeting, including details of the founding, early meetings, descriptions of the campground, construction of Arbors over time. An addition to this history covers the years between 1953 and 2020, discussing how meetings have changed over time, scheduled events, types of tents and other structures, and a description of the meeting held in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included is a photocopy of a painting of one of the Arbors, photographs of tents, arbors, and the campground, and a list of attendant evangelists.

A series of documents, written histories, orders of service, and indentures related to the Lebanon Methodist Church and Campground, including, an order of service for the dedication of the church building (1956), a brief history of the founding and growth of the church, a list of pastors through 2016, and five indenture documents (1849-1894) outlining the claims to the campground.

A series of documents, written histories, orders of service, and indentures related to the Lebanon Methodist Church and Campground, including, an order of service for the dedication of the church building (1956), a brief history of the founding and growth of the church, a list of pastors through 2016, and five indenture documents (1849-1894) outlining the claims to the campground.

An aerial photograph of the Lebanon Methodist Campground during a camp meeting, and two photographs of the current Arbor.

An aerial photograph of the Lebanon Methodist Campground during a camp meeting, and two photographs of the current Arbor.

A monument erected in 2008 to honor Exekiel Buffington and John Saye "who on July 25, 1846, gave 5 acres each to the Methodist Episcopal Church for campmeeting ground for the sole purpose of religious worship."

A monument erected in 2008 to honor Exekiel Buffington and John Saye "who on July 25, 1846, gave 5 acres each to the Methodist Episcopal Church for campmeeting ground for the sole purpose of religious worship."

A series of photographs of the Lebanon Methodist Church building, featuring the entryway and spire, as well as interior views of the sanctuary showing the pulpit and altar.

A series of photographs of the Lebanon Methodist Church building, featuring the entryway and spire, as well as interior views of the sanctuary showing the pulpit and altar.

A brief history of the Lula United Methodist Church including details of the founding, the construction and renovations of the building, acquisition of a parsonage, and notable pastors.

A brief history of the Lula United Methodist Church including details of the founding, the construction and renovations of the building, acquisition of a parsonage, and notable pastors.

The Lula United Methodist Church building from across the road, showing the front door, steeple, and sign.

The Lula United Methodist Church building from across the road, showing the front door, steeple, and sign.

The Lula United Methodist Church Family Activity Center as seen from across the street.

The Lula United Methodist Church Family Activity Center as seen from across the street.

A directional street sign pointing towards the Lula United Methodist Church.

A directional street sign pointing towards the Lula United Methodist Church.

Two newspaper clippings with photographs featuring Rev. Walton McNeal, who served Lula United Methodist Church in the 1960s.

Two newspaper clippings with photographs featuring Rev. Walton McNeal, who served Lula United Methodist Church in the 1960s.

The parsonage of the Lula United Methodist Church.

The parsonage of the Lula United Methodist Church.

The Lula United Methodist Church in winter with a view of the front door, sign, and steeple.

The Lula United Methodist Church in winter with a view of the front door, sign, and steeple.

The Lula United Methodist Church building as seen from the left side of the front door.

The Lula United Methodist Church building as seen from the left side of the front door.

A retracement survey of the tracts of land where the Lula United Methodist Church and adjoining buildings sit.

A retracement survey of the tracts of land where the Lula United Methodist Church and adjoining buildings sit.