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Black plaque № 20901

Frankston, TX, United States

Anderson Campground. Located on a spring near Brushy Creek community, this area was first settled in the 1850s. In 1873 it was set aside for use as a religious campground by members of the local Methodist congregation. The land was purchased from E. S. Jamison of Galveston County for sixty dollars i

n gold. The tabernacle was built the following year of pine beams, sweet gum piers, and wooden pegs. Religious camp meetings were conducted here each summer. During the week-long services, residents o

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