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Piedmont Springs Campground History
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In August 2007 we celebrated 75 years of being a centralized meeting place named Piedmont Springs Campground.
The services for the first two years were held under a large tent.
A large, wooden open air tabernacle was constructed later.
The Old Tabernacle built circa 1934
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Old Tabernacle after a brick wall was added to the back side circa 1970's
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The Tabernacle 2008
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Enjoying the Fellowship
Parking Lot circa 1930's
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When the campground was first constructed, the campers would travel from many miles around the Piedmont area; some as far as 75 miles
away; and campout in their vehicles or sleep under small tents.
Cabins were eventually constructed giving the campers a more feeling of permanency.
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Cabins circa 1930's
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Some of the cabins have been restored by their new owners.
The cabin below can be seen in the photo above. 4th on the left.
Most of the cabins today have modern conveniences, such as running water, septic systems, electrical power, and air conditioners.
The original cabins did not have these utilities.
The cabins are privately owned by members of the NA District, with a fee
paid each year for utility usage.
The first cabins were constructed of crude cut lumber (As seen in the above photo)
with the more modern cabins being constructed of concrete blocks or milled lumber. (As seen in the photo's below)
Cabins 2008
New Cabin Being Constructed in 2008
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Old Boy's Dorm circa 1983
The old boy's dorm had become too much of a maintenance nightmare, so in 2005 the constituents of the North AL District
voted to fund and construct a new boy's dorm which consists of about 20 rooms
which can double as a motel for campmeeting guest in the 2008 season.
New Boy's Dorm under construction 2006
Construction Continuing 2007
Building Completed 2008
Inside of one of the Completed Rooms
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All the streets within the campground are paved and lighted with a full time caretaker living on the
campground in a nice home that is provided by the district.
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A nice, fully furnished cabin is also provided for the evangelist.
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The land the campground resides on was donated in 1932 by Sister Rosa Downey pictured above.
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"Dinner on the Ground Then"
"Dinner on the Ground Now"
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Snack Stand 2007
A hamburger stand occupies the area behind the boy's dorm which provides
light food for the late night campers.
There also is a fully staffed cafeteria for the campers who may wish to dine on the camp ground.
Breakfast & dinner are both served for a small donation which goes towards paying the workers.
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Cell phone service is very limited due to the location of the campground being nestled
between the beautiful mountains of Piedmont, but a phone is available for emergencies.
Any and all are welcome to attend one night, or the entire week of our upcoming camp meeting July 25-August 1, 2008
Services begin at 10:30am CST and 7pm CST daily.
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"Old Fashioned Gospel Singing Performed "Live" Each Service by Local Artist"
Special Singing each night with our choir still singing the songs of Zion from the old "red back" Church Hymnal!
"We are old-fashioned and proud of it!"
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Our address is 3475 Possum Trot Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
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Our Superintendent, Rev. James Rainey, invites all to attend!