Historical Marker

Shingleroof Campground

McDonough · Henry County · Erected 1981

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The Story

Methodists have gathered on this ground since the 1820s, just after the Creeks ceded the land. It took the name Shingleroof in 1873 when shingled 'tents' replaced brush arbors, and remains among Georgia's oldest active campgrounds.

About this site

Shingleroof Campground is a historical marker in McDonough, Henry County, erected in 1981. It is one of 17 historical markers documented in Henry County, among 84 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.4859, -84.1442 near McDonough. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brannan Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Camp Creek Train Wreck, English Cemetery, and Elliott Cemetery.

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

📍 33.4859, -84.1442 · McDonough, Henry County

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Camp Creek Train Wreck

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Cemetery

Hudson - Pair - Steele Cemetery