Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Wesleyan Grove

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

1. Wesleyan Grove Marker

Inscription.

Wesleyan Grove
has been designated a National Historic Landmark

This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America

This property of the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association and its leaseholders is an important example of the great religious camp-meeting movement of the early nineteenth century: it played a key role in the design of permanent religious camp meetings and resorts.

2005
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 2005 by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 41° 27.298′ N, 70° 33.653′ W. Marker is in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. It is on Trinity Park east of Jordan Crossing, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oak Bluffs MA 02557, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lawton Cottage (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Bishop Gilbert Haven Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle (about 300 feet away); Cottagers' Corner (about 700 feet away); Flying Horses Carousel (approx. ¼ mile away); Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Powell House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oak Bluffs.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Wesleyan Grove NRHP Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

2. Wesleyan Grove NRHP Marker

Wesleyan Grove Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021

3. Wesleyan Grove Markers

The markers are on the Campmeeting Association's Office Building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.