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Salem Camp Ground

Coordinates: 33°35′09″N 83°58′00″W / 33.58576°N 83.9667°W / 33.58576; -83.9667
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Salem Camp Ground
Salem Camp Ground
Salem Camp Ground is located in Georgia
Salem Camp Ground
Location3940 Salem Rd., Covington, Georgia
Coordinates33°35′09″N 83°58′00″W / 33.58576°N 83.9667°W / 33.58576; -83.9667
Area63.4 acres (25.7 ha)
Built1940 (1940)
NRHP reference No.98000175[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 5, 1998

Salem Camp Ground is a historic camp meeting site in Covington, Georgia. It was established in 1828.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1998. It is located at 3940 Salem Road.

The interdenominational camp offers activities for children and adults. It has camper hook ups and a hotel and is intended as a place for peace, worship, reunion, and spiritual renewal.[2]

The listing includes 33 contributing resources.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Salem Camp Meeting
  3. ^ W.L. Dorn III and Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. (January 22, 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Salem Camp Ground / Salem Camp Meeting". National Park Service. with photos