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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.

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 brief history of England Chapel Methodist Church including details of the founding, the construction of the building, finances, notable clergy, building renovations and perchases, and notable members. A typed copy of the original 1887 indenture for the land where the church building was erected is also included.

A brief history of England Chapel Methodist Church including details of the founding, the construction of the building, finances, notable clergy, building renovations and perchases, and notable members. A typed copy of the original 1887 indenture for the land where the church building was erected is also included.

The England Chapel United Methodist Church building with a view of the entryway, front drive, and sign, taken in Spring.

The England Chapel United Methodist Church building with a view of the entryway, front drive, and sign, taken in Spring.

The sign for the England Chapel United Methodist Church.

The sign for the England Chapel United Methodist Church.

The England Chapel United Methodist Church building with a view of the entryway and sign. On the right of the church is a detached building linked to the church by a covered walkway.

The England Chapel United Methodist Church building with a view of the entryway and sign. On the right of the church is a detached building linked to the church by a covered walkway.

A brief history of the Turin United Methodist Church including details of the founding, original members, church buildings, membership, clergy, and notable events. Also included are several pages of collaged photographs, the first page of which includes photographs of church members in the 1930s-1950s, followed by several pages of the church and members in the 1980s-1990s.

A brief history of the Turin United Methodist Church including details of the founding, original members, church buildings, membership, clergy, and notable events. Also included are several pages of collaged photographs, the first page of which includes photographs of church members in the 1930s-1950s, followed by several pages of the church and members in the 1980s-1990s.

A record of baptisms, deaths, marriages, and membership of the Tranquil Church, the predecessor to the Turin Methodist Church.

A record of baptisms, deaths, marriages, and membership of the Tranquil Church, the predecessor to the Turin Methodist Church.

A membership roll for the Turin Methodist Church and it's predecessor, the Tranquil Church (Methodist Episcopal Church, South). All names are undated.

A membership roll for the Turin Methodist Church and it's predecessor, the Tranquil Church (Methodist Episcopal Church, South). All names are undated.

A brief history of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church including a list of the charter members, details of the church building, and names of notable members and pastors.

A brief history of Rush Chapel United Methodist Church including a list of the charter members, details of the church building, and names of notable members and pastors.

A listing of those buried in the Oosanaula United Methodist Church cemetery.

A listing of those buried in the Oosanaula United Methodist Church cemetery.

A hand-drawn map of the burial plots in the Oostanaula United Methodist Church cemetery followed by a roster of those buried, listed by plot number.

A hand-drawn map of the burial plots in the Oostanaula United Methodist Church cemetery followed by a roster of those buried, listed by plot number.

A cookbook compiled by the membership of the Oostanaula United Methodist Church, including a brief history of the church before the recipes. Recipes were provided by the (then) current membership and include "traditional recipes passed on within Oostanaula's families."

A cookbook compiled by the membership of the Oostanaula United Methodist Church, including a brief history of the church before the recipes. Recipes were provided by the (then) current membership and include "traditional recipes passed on within Oostanaula's families."

An article from The Shannon Spark providing a brief history of the Oostanaula United Methodist church building and a discussion of its historical and continual use by the membership.

An article from The Shannon Spark providing a brief history of the Oostanaula United Methodist church building and a discussion of its historical and continual use by the membership.

A brief history of the Plainville Methodist Church including details of the founding, the purchase of the original land for the church, the church building, notable members, a list of clergy, and a section of "interesting facts."

A brief history of the Plainville Methodist Church including details of the founding, the purchase of the original land for the church, the church building, notable members, a list of clergy, and a section of "interesting facts."

A timeline of pastors appointed to preach at the Oostanaula United Methodist Church beginning in 1915. Interspersed are details of the church's movement between charges/districts.

A timeline of pastors appointed to preach at the Oostanaula United Methodist Church beginning in 1915. Interspersed are details of the church's movement between charges/districts.

A brief history of Siloam United Methodist Church including details of the founding and early membership, relationship with the community, notable members, acquisition of the current land, the destruction of the original church building, the construction of the new church building, and construction of additional buildings.

A brief history of Siloam United Methodist Church including details of the founding and early membership, relationship with the community, notable members, acquisition of the current land, the destruction of the original church building, the construction of the new church building, and construction of additional buildings.

A postcard featuring a photograph of the original Siloam Methodist Church building with an annotation on the reverse noting the words of Cassie Brown [Bryon] who stated that the first service in the new church was held on January 7, [1894], with the dedication planned for February of that year.

A postcard featuring a photograph of the original Siloam Methodist Church building with an annotation on the reverse noting the words of Cassie Brown [Bryon] who stated that the first service in the new church was held on January 7, [1894], with the dedication planned for February of that year.

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.