Jacksonville Campground, East Machias, ca. 1920
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Penobscot Marine Museum
The Jacksonville Methodist Campground is north of East Machias, off Route 191. There are two circles of cottages. The outside circle has 17 cottages and the inner circle has 10 cottages. The Tabernacle, in front of the outer circle, was built in 1865, and Rev. Frank Williamson was the first minister.
People from Cutler, Columbia Falls, Lubec, Calais and Pembroke built cottages to stay in for the annual two-week camp meeting.
A large, long building, which could seat 144 people, was used for meals as well as meetings and sleeping. At one time the camp meeting began and ended with a turkey dinner.
The Jacksonville Methodist Campground was still active in 2013.
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