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

The Toad Stools

— Camp Chesterfield —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. The Toad Stools Marker

Inscription. Camp Chesterfield began as an actual “camp” where visitors would come to have readings and attend message services in the open air. Eventually, the area called the “toad stools” was made to allow mediums to give messages to the many people who would visit the grounds during high season (June-September). An early version of a “psychic fair,” this historically and architecturally significant area served a very important purpose in the history of the IAOS and Camp Chesterfield. Well-known Camp Chesterfield mediums that used these tables and chairs have their names engraved on the cement tables.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 40° 7.023′ N, 85° 35.788′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Indiana, in Madison County. It is on Parkview Drive north of Lincoln Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 Parkview Dr, Anderson IN 46017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth (a few steps from this marker); Trail of Religion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garden of Prayer and Sentinel Angel (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Old Auditorium (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 300 feet away); The Old Wooden Dining Hall (about 400 feet away); Founders Rock (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. The Toad Stools Marker

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 291 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.