Historical Marker

Effingham County Methodist Camp Ground

Springfield · Effingham County · Erected 1990

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The Story

Tracing its roots to about 1790, this is believed to be Georgia's oldest camp-meeting ground. Sherman's troops burned the original site in 1864; worshippers rebuilt, and annual encampments continue today.

About this site

Effingham County Methodist Camp Ground is a historical marker in Springfield, Effingham County, erected in 1990. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Effingham County, among 81 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.3550, -81.3023 near Springfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Springfield Cemetery Annex (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sherman's Left Wing, Springfield Cemetery, and Effingham County Veterans Memorial.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.3550, -81.3023 · Springfield, Effingham County

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