National Register of Historic Places

Cattle Creek Campground

Rowesville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Listed
May 18, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83002204

About this property

Cattle Creek Campground, also known as Cattle Creek Community Methodist Church and Campground, is a historic camp meeting ground that is now a national historic district located near Rowesville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The 2-acre tract was deeded to the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church by George Summers Sr and his wife May in July, 1833. The district encompasses 37 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site. It was founded in 1786, although this date has been challenged. The campground burned in 1898 and was rebuilt. Another fire in 2017 destroyed 15 "tents," which were again rebuilt. It includes 36 cabins, called “tents,” arranged in a wide semi-circle. They are located around an open, 56 feet by 81 feet, pavilion structure known as the “stand” or “tabernacle.” Also located on the property is a cemetery. It is one of three remaining Methodist campgrounds in South Carolina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

Rowesville, Orangeburg County, South Carolina
33.32238, -80.75204

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When was Cattle Creek Campground listed on the National Register?

Cattle Creek Campground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Cattle Creek Campground?

Cattle Creek Campground is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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