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Subject: Re: [Old Bones CEMETERY-L] Campground
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:59:51 +0000

I think Karen has come up with the answer. After reading it and doing some internet researching, the old religious meetings and revivals were called Camps. The area was called a camp ground and people from all over the area would come, at times in the 1,000s. Tents were set up and food provided and these at times went on for weeks. This is were the song, whose title was supplied by another member, "There will be no tenting on the old campgrouds tonight" comes from. Just another bit of nostalgia I guess for me is that the one cemetery which started this for me is in Wycamp Arkansas and it is called by both Wycamp and Old Campgrounds. When I looked at a very early Atlas, the old roads which long since have disappeared formed a "y".

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> Just guessing and wondering ....
>
> Could the name Old Campground come from the many "Campground Meetings" that
> were scattered around the country. They were outdoor grounds where churches
> held annual extended Revivals. They set up tents and held services with many
> visiting preachers and speakers. It was sacred ground and I think it may be
> possible that they may have had cemeteries located there.
>
>
>
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> > Does anyone know the origin or reason that some cemeteries are referred to
> or named "Old Campground"? I have noticed when researching that most States
> have cemeteries with this name or designation.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > William
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