Old Orchard Beach in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2011
1. Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds Marker
of
Rev. Israel Luce
Rev. Daniel B. Randall
Rev. Charles Munger
who selected
this spot
for a camp ground
in 1873
Erected by The Salvation Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 43° 30.761′ N, 70° 23.048′ W. Marker is in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in York County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Old Orchard Beach ME 04064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Father Bob" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Orchard World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Runway to Glory" (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Spirit of St. Louis" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Josephine Goss Home / Harmon Museum / Maison Josephine Goss / Musιe Harmon (approx. half a mile away); Staples Inn (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Orchard Beach.
Also see . . . Old Orchard Beach Camp Meetings on Facebook
this page online
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2011
2. Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2011
3. Salvation Army Camp Meeting Grounds and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
