In 1836, when the church was formed, it had one acre of land which was given by Rev. George Collier of Burke County, and another acre given by a Mr Bush. The two acre plot was location of Collier's Cemetery, and here the first building was erected. This area had earlier been used as the site for camp meetings by area residents. Eye witness accounts from that day indicate that "camp meeting time at Collier's meeting house" was popular among the people, and many persons attended those get-togerthers. The first building lasted for several years until it was replaced with another, still in the present cemetery location.