Chesterfield in Madison County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Founders Rock

— Camp Chesterfield —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Founders Rock Marker

Inscription. In 1936, with the help of a number of strong men and several horses, “Founders Rock” was painstakingly moved from the banks of the White River at the edge of Camp Chesterfield's property to its current location in front of the Administration Building.

On August 31, 1937, “Founders Rock” was formerly (sic) dedicated as a memorial to the founders of the Indiana Association of Spiritualists and Camp Chesterfield.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 40° 6.947′ N, 85° 35.816′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Drive and North Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Lincoln Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Lincoln Dr, Anderson IN 46017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sunflower – A Symbol of Spiritualism (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Wooden Dining Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sunflower Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Chesterfield (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel in the Woods (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Trail of Religion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Garden of Prayer and Sentinel Angel (about 300 feet away); The Western Hotel (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Also see . . . A Brief History of Camp Chesterfield. In 1886, John Westerfield called a mass meeting of Indiana Spiritualists and the Indiana Association of Spiritualists was formed. Tn 1890 they held a grove meeting on the banks of the White River and in 1891 opened Camp Chesterfield on the same spot. (Rev. Yogi Willis W. Ward, Camp Chesterfield, 2003) (Submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Founders Rock Marker

Founders Rock Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

3. Founders Rock Plaque

The inscription reads:
Founded 1887
that others might know –
The Indiana Association
of Spiritualists
Camp Chesterfield
This memorial to the founders
erected 1937

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.