The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section D, Page 4 CHURCH AT TOLL GATE ONCE METHODIST After the Civil War the Methodist moved from Pleasant Ridge to Toll Gate. The Free Will Baptist moved in and took over this place of worship. They built a new building and worshiped there for 15 years when they building was blown away by a cyclone. Another new building was erected and was used until 1937 when the present church was erected. The first pastors were L. L. NICHOLS and James BUCKHAM of Horse Creek. Other pastors have been J. G. BOYETT, V. L. PUCKETT, I. K. BOYETT, C. R. PUCKETT, Hudson BURLASON, and Jim HOWELL. The charter members were: L. L. NICHOLS, Smith PARKER, Mattie PARKER, Clementine BELK, E. M. BELK, Josh LITTLETON, Lafayette PALMER, Sallie WHITE, J. B. PETERSON, Nancy NICHOLS, Cinda NICHOLS and Ashitliee WINSETT. The church now has over 200 members.