CAMP MEETINGS
Brief History of Camp Meeting
During the 1800s, there were no
resident ministers, and families lived on farms that were great distances from
each other. A group people of the
Methodist faith wanted to have a camp meeting that would allow the folks to
fellowship together while attending religious services.
The group decided upon a camp meeting that would take place in August,
it would run for one to two weeks, and people of all faiths would be invited
to attend.
Due to the popularity of camp meeting,
many of the folks built their own permanent
wooden tents (that look like cabins) to house their families.
A wooden arbor, located at the center of the campground, was built for
their religious services.
Camp meeting is an important part of
Catawba County’s culture. Today,
it remains an
annual tradition for many who live in or visit Catawba County.
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Balls Creek
Campground
Camp Meeting is held annually |
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McKenzie's
Grove Campground |
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Motts Grove Campground This campground, founded in 1872, was named after Dr. John J. Mott, who practiced medicine on Mountain Creek before becoming a leader of the state's Republican party. Motts Grove is located near Terrell on Sherrills Ford Road. Motts Grove Camp Meeting is held in August. |
