House of David Park - Benton Harbor MI

Address: 1158 E Britain Ave
City: Benton Harbor
State: MI
Zip: 49022
County: Berrien
Number of visits to this page: 36162
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General Information:

The House of David began in 1903 by Benjamin Purnell, who claimed to be prophet of God. Thousands relocated to Benton Harbor, Michigan to follow Purnell’s “House of David” and live in the commune that promised Heaven on Earth. Members abstained from all vices, and all worldly goods were shared among the community.

https://www.israelitehouseofdavid.com/

https://www.maryscityofdavid.org

Info Updates:
8/4/2009 - Buzz Sodeman
Another great resource about the House of David and the park is Clare Adkin Jr. who wrote the book titled, "Brother Benjamin - A History of the Israelite House of David." It was published in 1990 by the Andrews University Press out of Berrien Springs. It is an excellent resource and I'm fortunate to have met Clare and have an autographed copy of the book.
 Photos:19
House of David Park - Vintage Postcard
Vintage Postcard
House of David Park - Cottages
Cottages
House of David Park - Restaurant And Lodge
Restaurant And Lodge
House of David Park - Entrance
Entrance
House of David Park - Entrance
Entrance
House of David Park - Entrance
Entrance
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre
The Eden Open-Air Theatre
House of David Park - 1920S Refreshment Stand At Park
1920S Refreshment Stand At Park
House of David Park - Dining Hall
Dining Hall
House of David Park - Old Photo Of Train Ride
Old Photo Of Train Ride
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre
The Eden Open-Air Theatre
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre
The Eden Open-Air Theatre
House of David Park - Train Ride
Train Ride
House of David Park - The Eden Open-Air Theatre
The Eden Open-Air Theatre
House of David Park - Train Ride
Train Ride
House of David Park - Train Ride
Train Ride
House of David Park - Bus Service
Bus Service
House of David Park - Baseball Players
Baseball Players
House of David Park - Eden Theater
Eden Theater
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