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An indenture document between James B. Bond and the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for use of Bond's land (the bounds of which are outlined in the document) for worship by the congregation from Jones Chapel, as well as the use of the water resources on that land, so long as the congregation remain a constituted church.

An indenture (deed) document affirming the purchase of land from the Madison County Board of Education by the trustees of Jones Chapel and New Hope Church.

An indenture (deed) document affirming the gift of land from Louise Spann and Thomas J. Dean to Cleonda Dean.

An indenture (deed) document affirming the purchase of land from the Trustees of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church by the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Inc.

A brief history of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church of Temple, GA, including details of the church and community's foundings, the church building and various renovations and improvements, development of the congregation, photocopies of membership lists and other administrative documents, and notable members and clergy.

A brief history of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of Temple, GA, including details of the founding, original building and subsequent renovations, notable members, and notable clergy. Included is a handwritten history and a partial typed transcription.

A brief paragraph noting the dates of the founding of the Eton United Methodist Church, the date the building was constructed, and notes on renovations and additions.

Unsigned and undated copy of the articles of incorporation for the Rush Chapel Methodist Church, Inc., naming officers and identifying the organization as a 501(c)(3).

A list of the pastors and their years of tenure at the Rush Chapel Methodist Church followed a list of baptisms before and after 2002.

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 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 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 and memberships of the Turin Methodist Church.

A record of baptisms and memberships of 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.

Article covering the celebration of three members of the Turin Methodist Church who are over the age of 90, giving a brief account of their long attendance at the church.

Collection of Quarterly Conference reports for the Tubize and Shannon Charge in the Rome district of the North Georgia Conference. Reports include details of church management, finances, membership, and the church school.

Collection of Quarterly Conference reports for the Tubize and Shannon Charge in the Rome district of the North Georgia Conference. Reports include details of church management, finances, membership, and the church school.

Certificate recognizing Oostanaula Methodist Church for outstanding "program effectiveness, property improvement, community service and spiritual growth," issued by the Methodist Town and Country Commission. Included is a newspaper clipping with a photograph of the church building.

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.