Pitman Grove

Pitman Grove is a historic district containing 349 buildings arranged in a circular pattern around a central auditorium, with streets extending outward like wheel spokes. The structures display Renaissance Revival architecture featuring steeply pitched roofs and gables at varying heights throughout the radial layout.

The district was established in 1871 by Methodist ministers as a gathering space for tent camp meetings. By 1890, it had grown into a permanent settlement with Victorian cottages that transformed the site into a residential community.

The central auditorium continues to serve as a gathering place for religious services and community events that shape daily life in the neighborhood. This ongoing use keeps the original purpose of the camp meeting alive in how residents and visitors experience the district today.

The location functions as a living neighborhood with restaurants, shops, and a post office distributed throughout the streets. Visitors can explore all areas on foot and experience the spatial layout centered around the main auditorium.

The auditorium was constructed with Queen Anne style windows and vertical board siding that visually distinguish it from the residential buildings arranged around it. This design makes it instantly recognizable as the heart of the district.

Location: Pitman

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.73056,-75.13278

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47