Martha's Vineyard Campground

Roughly bounded by Cottage Park, Quequechan, Clinton, Dukes, County, Siloam, Lake, and Central Aves., Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. County/parish: Dukes.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places December 14, 1978. NRIS 78000439.

312 contributing buildings.

Also known as:

  • Wesleyan Grove

From Wikipedia:

Wesleyan Grove

Wesleyan Grove is a 34-acre (14 ha) National Historic Landmark District in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Named after John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church. Also known as the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association (MVCMA) or the Campgrounds, it was the first summer religious camp established in the United States. It is famous for its approximately 300 colourful cottages in a style now described as Carpenter Gothic.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/63794604

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