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

Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth

— Camp Chesterfield —

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth Marker

Inscription. This site was the home of the two story “Ladies Bazaar,” later known as “Luther Memorial Cottage,” and at one time was used as the headquarters for the very active and often controversial “Ladies League.” This labyrinth is now located on the former site of the “Luther Memorial Cottage” which stood from the early days of Camp Chesterfield's formation, but was razed after a fire and many years of harsh weather conditions had taken its toll on this historic building. It was originally built in 1893.

In 2009, through the generous and kind donation of an IAOS benefactor, and the hard work of a number of volunteers, Camp Chesterfield created a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth found in the Chartres Cathedral in Chartres, France. Taking a labyrinth walk is a modern revival of an ancient spiritual custom. The labyrinth is a winding one way path which leads walkers into and back out of a central space, offers a kind of body meditation which parallels the inner journey of prayer and reflection. The public is welcome to walk the labyrinth anytime.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 7.029′ N, 85° 35.788′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Indiana, in Madison County. Marker is on Parkview

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Drive, 0.1 miles north of Lincoln Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Parkview 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 Toad Stools (a few steps from this marker); The Old Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Trail of Religion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden of Prayer and Sentinel Angel (within shouting distance of this marker); American Indian Memorial/The Totem Pole/The Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chapel in the Woods (about 400 feet away); The Old Wooden Dining Hall (about 500 feet away); Founders Rock (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Regarding Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth. From The Frederic and Margaret Wallis Labyrinth (New Zealand) website:

The Chartres labyrinth was probably built 1215-1235. This was when pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem was made difficult and dangerous by the Crusades. The Church designated seven European cathedrals, mainly in France, to become “Jerusalem” for pilgrims. The labyrinth became the final stage of pilgrimage, serving as a symbolic entry into the Celestial City of Jerusalem.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth Marker

The Luther Memorial Bazaar image. Click for full size.

from Hett Art Gallery & Museum at Camp Chesterfield via Indiana Memory (PD-US)

3. The Luther Memorial Bazaar

Originally built as a residence in 1893, it was converted into a meetinghouse around 1900. The porch was added at that time. The original wood columns and floor were replaced with a concrete floor and wrought iron columns in the 1950's, but the original wood windows and doors remained before the building was razed after 2000.

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 44 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.