Benjamin Franklin Camp
 
1876-1941
 
 

          Benjamin Franklin Camp was a gospel preacher who lived and worked in the state of Alabama. He came from a family of preachers. His father, Joe Camp, was a preacher. Also his son, Franklin preached. The Camp family has meant much to the cause of the Lord in churches of Christ.

          For more information on the Camp and Clark Heritage, download an audio presentation on the history of the Camp/Clark family here.

 
 


1903 Family Picture With A Young B.F. Camp (Standing on left end holding small child)
Courtesy of a Family Member

 
 
Some Young Alabama Preachers With T.B. Larimore In Their Midst Around 1910
 
Standing-(L-R) - W.L. Camp, C.B. Dowdey, John T. Lewis
Sitting-(L-R) N.B. Baxter, T.B. Larimore, B.F. Camp, Bro. Shearer
Courtesy of a Camp Family Member
 
  Directions To The Grave of Benjamin Franklin Camp
 

Benjamin Franklin Camp is buried in the small town of his birth, Munford, Alabama. East of Birmingham take Exit 185, Oxford/Anniston Exit. Turn south and go 9.2 miles on Hwy. 21. Turn right on Main St. You will pass the Munford Church of Christ on the right.  Continue on Main St. cross the Railroad tracks and the road splits. Stay to the right, going down behind the old building facing the tracks. and turn right on Jennifer. God 2/10 miles on Jennifer and turn left on Cemetery Circle. As you bear to the left you will begin seeing the Camp family markers on right. Buried close by is his son, a preacher, Franklin Camp and his father, Joe Camp.

While in the area, be sure to visit the grave of Camp's nephew, Winfred Clark.

 

GPS Location
33.53439476600975, -85.95472455024719


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Munford Memorial Cemetery


B.F. Camp in foreground - Second back with two flower vases is Franklin Camp


CAMP
Benjamin F. 1876-1941
Sudie E. 1878-1962

   
 
  Jimmy Clark Discusses The Camp/Clark Family Preachers - mp3
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