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Named for the bark-covered lean-tos early pioneers built here, Bark Camp anchored one of Burke County's oldest settlements. The present 1847 sanctuary is the congregation's later house of worship since its 1788 founding.
Historical Marker
Bark Camp Church (marker-97007)
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About this site
Bark Camp Church is a historical marker in Midville, Burke County. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Burke County, among 109 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.8833, -82.2068 near Midville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bark Camp Church (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cason - Bynes Cemetery, Bark Camp Cemetery, and Cross Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Also at or near Midville, Burke County
“Bark Camp Church” names 2 distinct records in Burke County. This page is the historical marker in Midville. The others:
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