Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Washington Campground
1804-1847
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
1. Washington Campground Marker
Site of first Methodist camp meeting in state, Dec. 14-17, 1804. Led by Learner Blackman, Nathan Barnes, Lorenzo Dow, and Randal Gibson.Erected 1964 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1804.
Location. 31° 34.701′ N, 91° 18.138′ W. Marker is in Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 61 and Morgantown Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 61. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 816 US-61, Washington MS 39190, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. John W. Monette (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington (about 700 feet away); Andrew Jackson at Washington (about 700 feet away); Jefferson Military College (about 800 feet away); The President's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Assembly Hall
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Also see . . . Washington United Methodist Church History. (Submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
2. Washington Campground Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
3. Washington United Methodist Church
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 2, 2017
4. Washington United Methodist Church
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5. United Methodist Historic Site No. 47
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6. Washington United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
