| Welcome
to Camp Whispering Pines. We hope you will feel as comfortable
on our website as you would by our campfire. Please
take some time to browse our site to learn more about
Camp Whispering Pines.
Camp
History
A historic community surrounds Camp Whispering Pines.
The site on which the camp is located was once a landmark.
In the early 1800's the Hotel Citronelle was built,
then later the Citronelle Chautauqua Auditorium was
added. The Chautauqua Auditorium was a very popular
outing for many Mobile residents because of its plays
and musicals. The Mobile Ohio Railroad expansion caused
Citronelle to blossom from 1811 until 1851. The land
was purchased in 1946 by the Mobile Baptist
Association and summer camps were begun by
1947.
Not
far from Camp Whispering Pines is the sight of the Civil
War's last surrender. The Confederate forces surrendered
to the federal troops in 1865 to bring an official close
to the War between the States.
Citronelle
is still a quiet little town in the heart of the South.
Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the serenity
so appreciated by the residents.
Mobile
Baptist Association
Southern
Baptist Camping Association
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