About this property
Carey's Camp was established in 1888 as a Methodist camp meeting near Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware. Traditionally occupied for 12 days beginning the last Wednesday of July for prayer and religious instruction, the camp is composed of 47 wood cabins (called "tents") in an oval around a tabernacle. As with many such meeting grounds, the camp is located in a grove of oak trees. The front-gabled cabins almost touch each other. Each cabin has a window in the gable and a porch on the front.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000557. It was listed on March 14, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Carey's Camp Meeting Ground listed on the National Register?
Carey's Camp Meeting Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Carey's Camp Meeting Ground?
Carey's Camp Meeting Ground is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carey's Camp Meeting Ground?
The period of significance for Carey's Camp Meeting Ground is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
Can I research the history near Carey's Camp Meeting Ground?
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