Koro Methodist Church (Burlington, Carroll County, Ind.) records

Collection

Identifier: LOC-2016-0159

Scope and Contents

This collection includes records from Koro Methodist Church in Burlington, Carroll County, Ind. ranging from 1917 to 1967 regarding Koro Methodist Church (Burlington, Carroll County, Ind.).

Dates

Creation: 1917 - 1967

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Usage Restrictions

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with the Archives and Special Collections, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. All requests to publish or quote must be submitted to Archives and Special Collections.

Historical Sketch

Located in Burlington (Carroll County), Ind. The Koro church was built and dedicated in the spring of 1869. Rev. Tildon Bailey was the first Pastor. It was during his pastorate the first member, Mrs. Margaret Robertson, was taken in the church. The original name of the church was Pleasant Bethel, then becomig known as College Corner, likely due to the Academy located nearby. When the post office located here, the name of the church changed to Koro. The building was first remodeled about 1915. A second remodel began in 1949 and it was rededicated on October 14, 1951. The belfrey was removed due to deterioration in 1962. The Koro Church held its' last service, closing on June 23, 1968.

Full Extent

.5 Cubic Feet (1 volume, 1 legal-size document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.

Custodial History

This collection was received by the DePauw University Archives and Special Collections as a records transfer from the Indiana United Methodist Church Conference Office on 2026/07/24.