Downtown Pitman Live Cam

History

Downtown Pitman is a small but historically rich area that has evolved from its beginnings as a summer religious retreat to a vibrant cultural and economic hub. Established in the late 19th century, Pitman was initially known as the Pitman Grove Camp Meeting and was designed as a Methodist summer retreat. This area quickly became popular due to its spiritual significance and scenic beauty, attracting visitors from across New Jersey and neighboring states. During the late 1800s, Pitman developed around a “Great Auditorium” in the center of the community, surrounded by a series of cottages and tents laid out in a unique circular pattern. This layout symbolized the unity and shared religious beliefs of the people who gathered there, giving Downtown Pitman its distinctive spatial organization, which remains evident today.