Shingleroof Campground Marker

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Near McDonough in Henry County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shingleroof Campground

By David Seibert, March 1, 2008

1. Shingleroof Campground Marker

Inscription. Shortly after this section of land in Henry County was ceded to the State of Georgia by the Creek Indians in the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1823, camp meetings were held here under brush arbors. In 1831, 100 1/4 acres of land was purchased by the Trustees of the Methodist Campmeeting Ground for the sum of $280.00. It became known as Shingleroof in 1873 when the brush arbors were replaced by “tents” with wooden shingle roofs. In 1861-65, it served as the mustering ground and staging area for Confederate troops and later for their reunions. Competitive church groups singing for awards held day long Sunday School Celebrations here in the 1890´s and early 1900´s. From its founding, the campground has served not only as an ecumenical gathering place, but also as a site for family reunions and civic activities. Shingleroof is among the oldest active campgrounds in the State of Georgia.

Erected 1981 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 075-9.)

Location. 33° 29.152′ N, 84° 8.655′ W. Marker is near McDonough, Georgia, in Henry County. Marker is at the intersection of Decatur Road (Georgia Route 155) and Shingle Roof Drive, on the right when traveling south on Decatur Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: McDonough GA 30253, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Henry County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Kilpatrick's Raid (approx. 8.7 miles away); Locust Grove Institute (approx. 9.4 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 11 miles away); Site of McPeak House (approx. 12.6 miles away); John McIntosh Kell (approx. 13.4 miles away); “Fightin’ Joe” Wheeler (approx. 14.4 miles away); Sherman at Conyers (approx. 14.4 miles away).

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 19, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 347 times since then. Photo 1. Submitted on December 19, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.