Colby Memorial Temple

The main worship hall of the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, named after founder George Colby. This is where spiritualists gather for services and demonstrations of mediumship.

Colby Memorial Temple is a Mediterranean Revival auditorium erected in 1923 to replace an earlier 19th century facility. Named for George P. Colby, the trance medium who founded Cassadaga in 1875 after his spirit guide Seneca directed him to this location, the temple serves as the spiritual heart of the community. Services are held in the historic sanctuary, which features a piano, pews, and a dedicated seance room. The Spiritualist congregation believes Cassadaga sits on a vortex of concentrated psychic energy, which explains the frequent paranormal activity. Outside the Temple is a hot spot near the George Colby memorial where orbs have been consistently photographed. According to Spiritual Medium Louis Gates, the area is not haunted in the traditional sense but rather charged with the energy of decades of spirit communication. The temple hosts Sunday services and adult classes where reverends, mediums, and healers share knowledge on spiritualism. The brick building with louvered windows and Mission-revival architecture stands as a testament to over a century of spiritual practice in this unique Florida community.