Heritage USA - Possible inspiration for the Righteous Gemstones?

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Published by Design Graphics, Inc.

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"This fun bird's eye view shows the grounds of Heritage USA, a defunct Christian-themed amusement park formerly located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It was the brainchild of the televangelist couple Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, and around the time of publication, it was the third most popular theme park in the United States (after Disney Land and Disney World). Unfortunately, the good times were not to last for the Bakers. In 1987 a story broke about Jim using church funds to cover up the alleged rape of his secretary, eventually leading to an IRS investigation and his imprisonment. The park's tax-exempt status was revoked and in 1989 it officially filed for bankruptcy under the authority of Jerry Falwell. Portions of the grounds remain in use for ostensibly Christian ministry purposes, and Jim Bakker later remarried after he was released from prison. Today, he is back on the air preaching with his own show and recently settled a lawsuit from the Missouri State's Attorney General accusing him of selling fraudulent medical treatments related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source." Sheet Height (in) 19.2 Condition A Souvenir map creased along originally issued fold lines. Near fine. Seller Inventory # 3580

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Title: Heritage USA - Possible inspiration for the ...

Publisher: Design Graphics, Inc.