Lucedale in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Salem Methodist Campground
Photographed By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
1. Salem Methodist Campground Marker
Begun in 1826, the Salem Methodist Campground moved to this site in 1842. Meeting in October of each year, except 1863 & 1864, it is the oldest regularly held Methodist camp meeting in Mississippi.Erected 1976 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 30° 43.978′ N, 88° 36.424′ W. Marker is in Lucedale, Mississippi, in Jackson County. Marker is on Salem Campground Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lucedale MS 39452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Ornamental Nursery Capital of Mississippi" (approx. 13.4 miles away).
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Photographed By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
2. Salem Methodist Campground Marker
Photographed By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
3. Salem Methodist Campground
Photographed By Stephen Bell, December 21, 2009
4. Salem Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
