Benton in Saline County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
The Salem Campground
Photographed By Larry Bueche, June 3, 2017
1. The Salem Campground Marker
Inscription.
The Salem Campground. . In the early days of Saline County's history the settlers would gather here after the crops had been "laid by" for rest, relaxation, and to give thanks to The Lord. The early meetings were held under brush arbors lighted bu pine knots and included daily preaching and singing services. The Salem Camp Meetings were first organized soon after 1830. Annual meetings have been held continuously on this hallowed spot since 1867. During its history many renowned ministers of Methodism have inspired those attending with their great preaching.
In the early days of Saline County's history the settlers would gather here after the crops had been "laid by" for rest, relaxation, and to give thanks to The Lord. The early meetings were held under brush arbors lighted bu pine knots and included daily preaching and singing services. The Salem Camp Meetings were first organized soon after 1830. Annual meetings have been held continuously on this hallowed spot since 1867. During its history many renowned ministers of Methodism have inspired those attending with their great preaching.
Erected 1976 by Saline County Bicentennial Committee.
Location. 34° 37.738′ N, 92° 33.663′ W. Marker is in Benton, Arkansas, in Saline County. Marker is on Salem Road. Marker is in front of Salem United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem AR 72576, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2017, by Cody Lynn Berry of Benton, Arkansas. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on June 3, 2017, by Cody Lynn Berry of Benton, Arkansas. 2. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
