Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Historic District, Spiritualist camp in Cassadaga, Florida.
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Historic District covers a grid bounded by Cassadaga Road and Marion, Stevens, Lake and Chauncey Streets in Cassadaga, Florida. It holds 65 historic buildings and 2 objects, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1991.
The camp was founded in 1894 by George P. Colby, who sought to create a spiritual community after his own spiritual experiences. It became one of the first permanent settlements of its kind in Florida and grew into an important gathering place.
The community here centers on the belief that mediums can connect with spirits and offer spiritual guidance to visitors. This practice has shaped the daily rhythm and identity of the place for more than a century.
You can walk through the grounds and view the historic buildings, with many open for visitors to explore the interiors. There is a bookstore and community center where you can gather information about the place and what is happening.
The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1991, and holds 65 historic buildings plus 2 objects within boundaries set by Cassadaga Road and Marion, Stevens, Lake and Chauncey Streets. The camp has been called "the psychic capital of the world" and was featured on CBS Sunday Morning in December 2007.
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