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Green Springs National Historic Landmark District
Friend William Hunt Visits the Camp Creek Settlement, 1754
 

[“William Hunt,” The Friend… 36 (1863):  98-99:]

[Themes: Creating Social Institutions and Movements—Religious Institutions—The Religious Society of Friends]

The next day, {19th [of the 6th month],} we went to James Stanley’s at Cedar Creek…and had a meeting at his house…. After meeting, I parted with my dear friends Rachel and Mary, and in company with Aun Chile, and her husband, Manoah, and Benjamin Harris, set off for Camp Creek.  We rode about 30 miles that evening, to Phillip Hoggatt’s, and lodged that night.  Next morning, 20th, Jane Hoggatt went with us to Camp Creek, it being 24 miles.  We had a meeting there that day.  Next day, 21st, we had a meeting at the widow Clark’s, about 14 miles.  Next day, we went about 16 miles, and had a meeting at John Douglass’….

[posted:  NGH, 7/16/09]

 

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The Statue's original torch was the first part constructed in 1876. In 1984 it was replaced by a new copper torch covered in 24K gold leaf which is lighted by floodlight at night. The original torch is currently located in the lobby of the monument. Access to the torch has been closed since 1916.

Last Updated: July 17, 2009 at 16:54 EST