Quarterly conference record book, 1868 - 1882
Scope and Contents
The Sugar Town Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South (Beauregard Parish, La.) records consist of
a quarterly conference record book containing administrative reports about the activities of
congregations located in southwest Louisiana. The reports include information about the spiritual
condition of congregations, the religious instruction of children, financial matters, and statistical
information about baptisms and membership. Specific individuals identified in the volume are usually
church administrators. In some instances, members are identified upon baptism or death.
The quarterly conference reports indicate the circuit’s name changed over time: Calcasieu Circuit,
Opelousas District (1868-1870); Calcasieu Circuit, Alexandria District (1871); Sugar Town Mission,
Opelousas District (1872-1873); Calcasieu Circuit and Sugar Town Mission, Opelousas District
(1873-1878); Sugar Town Circuit, Opelousas District (1879-1882).
Churches identified in these circuits include: Clear Creek, Dry Creek, Harmony, Hopewell, Liberty
Grove, Mount Pisgah, New Hope, Oak Grove, Pine Island, Sugar Creek, Sugar Town, and Sweet
Home.
Dates
- 1868 - 1882
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Sugar Town Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South (Beauregard Parish, La.) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Centenary College of Louisiana Archives and Special Collections Repository