Little Oak United Methodist Church grew out of a meeting held on December 25, 1829, by Rev. M. Snider and John Carnally seven and a half miles southwest of Troy. Approximately fourteen members and Rev. Sayles formally organized the church in the fall of 1830. It was known as Bethel Methodist Church until some time after 1908, when its name changed to Little Oak. Five houses of worship have served the congregation. The present building, the third built on this site since 1848, is a fine example of turn-of-the-century church architecture. It was dedicated March 29, 1908, by Rev. O. S. Welsh, aided by S. R. Pelley, H. C. Threadgill, W. S. Price, C. L. McCartha, and W. Bancroft, pastor.