Camp Brosend Explained

Official Name:Camp Brosend, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Camp Brosend
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Warrick
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Ohio
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:135
Elevation Ft:443
Coordinates:37.9644°N -87.3958°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47630
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:432012

Camp Brosend is a church and youth camp in Warrick County, Indiana.

History

Founded in 1949,[2] camp construction was largely finished by 1953, under the supervision of a General Baptist minister and his wife, who donated 20 acres of land for the site.[3] By 1984, the camp was under the operation of Ken Nelson, but was still affiliated with the General Baptists. At that time, it had a size of 40 acres, and while it served religious uses, it primarily functioned as a youth camp. In the early 2010s, the campsite hosted archery camps.[4] As of 2022, the camp is still operational with a religious focus and a relationship with the General Baptists.[5]

Geography

Camp Brosend is located at 37.9644°N -87.3958°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-01. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. News: Black . Virginia . He Has Big Plans for Youth Camp . Evansville Press . December 13, 1984.
  3. News: Moore . Charles X. . Completion of Camp Brosend to Fulfill Dream of 20 Years . Evansville Courier and Press . June 16, 1953.
  4. News: Osowski . Zach . Campers Take Their Best Shots . Evansville Courier and Press . June 14, 2012.
  5. Web site: Mission . Camp Brosend . 11 June 2022.