Henry Judah

bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

1866 (age 76)

Henry Judah Mikell, served as Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta from 1917 - 1942. Under his leadership the diocese established college centers, which ministered to students at universities and colleges around Georgia. In 1933, as part of his efforts to help young people affected by the depression, Mikell founded "Camp Mikell" at Toccoa Falls. Relocated in 1941 to another site outside of Toccoa, the Mikell Camp and Conference Center continues to support meetings, classes, contemplative retreats, and recreational gatherings for Episcopalians of all ages. The Mikell Memorial Chapel (1947) at the Cathedral of Saint Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, was named in Bishop Mikell"s honor.

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Sewanee: The University of the South.

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Henry Judah Mikell, served as Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta from 1917 - 1942. Under his leadership the diocese established college centers, which ministered to students at universities and colleges around Georgia. In 1933, as part of his efforts to help young people affected by the depression, Mikell founded "Camp Mikell" at Toccoa Falls.

Relocated in 1941 to another site outside of Toccoa, the Mikell Camp and Conference Center continues to support meetings, classes, contemplative retreats, and recreational gatherings for Episcopalians of all ages.

The Mikell Memorial Chapel (1947) at the Cathedral of Saint Philip in Atlanta, Georgia, was named in Bishop Mikell"s honor.

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