Jonesville Methodist Camp Ground
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vhasler
N 36° 40.918 W 083° 08.629
17S E 308447 N 4061734
200 years ago, this UMC camp ground was founded in 1810
Waymark Code: WM97AB
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2010
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Marker text:
This Camp Ground was established in 1810 as a place for religious services for the Methodists of Lee County on lands given by Elkanah Wynn. In June 1827, Rev. Abraham Still, Daniel Dickenson, George Morris, Evans Peery, Henry Thompson, Elkanah Wynn and James Woodward were appointed trustees; the present auditorium was built in 1827-28. The massive oak columns were hewn by Henry Woodward, David Orr, Robert Wynn and Rev. Joseph Haskew.
Marker Number: K-9
Marker Title: Jonesville Methodist Camp Ground
Marker Location: Along US58 on west side of Jonesville
County or Independent City: Lee County
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Conservation Commission 1940
Web Site: Not listed
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