Circuit Riding

Circuit riding was a practice in the 18th and 19th centuries where clergy or officials traveled around a region to serve multiple communities. Instead of being stationed in one place, they moved among areas to provide religious services, conduct meetings, or offer support, often covering vast distances. This approach allowed remote or underserved communities to receive guidance and resources without a local leader. Today, similar concepts exist in mobile services or traveling professionals, but circuit riding was a key way to maintain connection and service in large, sparsely populated areas before modern transportation and communication.