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Collection Overview
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection merges two small collections of materials relating to the Mount Zion Church in Madison County, Kentucky. It contains several short histories of the church, a photocopy of a membership book and a ledger as well as church bulletins and programs and news clippings.
Collection Historical Note
The Mount Zion Christian Church was founded in 1852, and the brick building currently in use was built soon after. The church stood directly in the line of fire between the Union and Confederate armies during the Battle of Richmond in 1862 and the church served as a hospital. The congregation is still active today.
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Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Accruals:
Dr. George Nordgulen, gift in 1982
Acquisition Source:
Lackey, Mrs. R.D.
Acquisition Method:
gift
Box and Folder Listing
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- Folder 1
- Item 1: A Historical Sketch of the Mount Zion Christian Church
- by Walter W. Moores, Vice Chairman of Church Board
- Item 2: Deed, 7 Jun 1852
- Photocopy of the deed to the land where the church currently stands.
- Item 3: Correspondence, 1980-1981
- 3 letters from Goodloe brothers about the church history.
- Item 4: Arabelia Todd Writings
- A poem and essay by Mrs. Todd, longtime church member.
- Item 5: Church Bulletins
- 5 church bulletins and programs for events.
- Item 6: News Clippings
- Clippings about the church and church members.
- Item 7: Membership List, 1879-1965
- Photocopy of the church membership roll with notations on how the member came to the church as well as when and why they left, including dates of death.
- Item 8: Ledger, 1951-1959
- Photocopy of a ledger showing income and expenses of the church.
