Salem Camp Ground Tabernacle in Newton County

Circa 1854. Salem, one of the South's oldest camp meetings, has been held every year since 1828 except during the years of the War Between the States. As such, Salem is one of the oldest thriving camp meetings in the nation.
In pioneer days, after the crops were "laid by," families in several surrounding counties packed a week's provisions in the wagon, tied on the cow, and headed to Salem for their one vacation of the year. These people came for the serious purpose of seeking salvation.
Located off Salem Road at the intersection of Spring Road in Newton County.
Michael Rodock