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

Trail of Religion

— Camp Chesterfield —

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Trail of Religion Marker

Inscription. In this shady grove, near the center of the grounds, is a semi-circular memorial unique to Camp Chesterfield called the “Trail of Religion.” Dedicated in 1943 to the world's great religious leaders, this religious display features the limestone busts of Lao-Tse, Buddha, Confucius, Vardhammana, Osiris, Zoroaster, Abraham, Mohammed, and Zeus – each with eyes turned toward the center of the circle, where stands the pedestal supporting the bust of Jesus Christ.

Captions:
[Photo above: View of the area before the “Trail of Religion” was constructed]
[Photo above: A group picture after a seminary week in the early 1970s]

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 40° 6.993′ N, 85° 35.799′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Indiana, in Madison County. It can be reached from Parkview Drive north of Lincoln Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 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: The Garden of Prayer and Sentinel Angel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel in the Woods (within shouting distance of this marker); The Toad Stools

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ladies Bazaar/Luther Memorial Cottage and Labyrinth (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Wooden Dining Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders Rock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sunflower – A Symbol of Spiritualism (about 400 feet away); American Indian Memorial/The Totem Pole/The Lighthouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Trail of Religion 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 319 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.